Camp Merveilles Drum & Dance Camp 2011
June 25th, 2011 | Author Lady Drummer
Event Description:
The 9th Annual Camp Merveilles will be held August 3,4,5,6,7 at the Avalon Ballroom in Boulder, CO. The camp, directed by Fara Tolno will feature local and international talent such as Marietou Camara and Fode Bangora. a minimum of 5 drum & 5 dance classes will be taught each day. Costs: $375 unlimited classes, $175 10 class punch card, $20 drop in fee. Visit http://kissidugu.org to download a detailed class schedule, bet hotel and transportation information. Read the rest of this entry »
Orisha Music Comes of Age
June 25th, 2011 | Author Lady Drummer
I love Facebook! From time to time, someone posts some wonderful tidbits that are worthy of reposting. Here is one such tidbit sent to our in-box by a friend who knows we love Orisha music. Chacao, of Cuban fame, performs a suite for Eleggua, Orisha of the Crossroads. This piece is really sweet. In addition to nice harmonies (often lacking in Orisha music) Chacao adds some tasty little runs on the cello. A classical touch. Now that’s nice!
Master Djembe Kan Fara Tolno
May 15th, 2011 | Author Lady Drummer
Fara Tolnowas born in Conakry, Guinea, West Africa. He spent his youth in the village of Kissidugu and 
Guinea’s capital city, Conakry. He started playing djembe at the age of nine and is a master of the Djembe, Dounnoun and various other instruments including bellaphone and flute. Fara spent nine years as the lead drummer for Les Merveilles (The Marvelous) de Guinea under the tutelage of West Africa’s most influential director and choreographer, Kemoko Sano.
Dance Africa Coming to Denver
April 7th, 2011 | Author Lady Drummer
Makota Valdina Pinto speaking in Denver April 5, 2011
March 23rd, 2011 | Author Lady Drummer
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