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Amazones Women Drum and Dance Workshop, Jan 6th PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 04 January 2007 00:00
All Day Drum and Dance Workshop
With
Amazones Women Master Drummers
Saturday, January 6, 2007

Come enjoy a day of traditional West African music and dance. This will be Columbia's last opportunity to study with these exceptional women as the ensemble will shortly embark upon their 2007 world tour.

Columbia Music Festival Association
914 Pulaski Street
Columbia, SC 29201


$20 per session (two sessions $35, three sessions $50, four sessions $60)

Pre-registter by calling (803) 782-1964 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

9:30-10:45 beginning djembe (room 1)
intermediate djembe (room 2)
11:00- 12:15 dance (room 1)
intermediate doundoun/djembe (room 2)
12:15-2:00 lunch
2:00-3:15 beginning doundoun (room 1)
intermediate djembe solo technique
3:30-4:45 dance (room 1)
krin (room 2)

Private and small group balafon instruction available.

Let us know in advance if you wish to rent an instrument.

AMAZONES, WOMEN MASTER DRUMMERS, is a performance ensemble comprised of accomplished singers, dancers and percussionists from Guinea, West Africa. In a roaring spectacle of power and virtuosity, the women perform their country’s traditional repertoire, emanating a graceful proficiency that clearly differs from the masculine drumming style. The djembe in Guinea is an instrument historically reserved for male players. AMAZONES is a daring response to antiquated taboos that stretch back thousands of years. Through their powerful, energetic and grandiose performance, AMAZONES, WOMEN MASTER DRUMMERS hopes to bridge cultural and gender gaps through a spirit of celebration, music and dance.


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