TEDxRC2 – click on link For anyone who did’t catch the live conference, here is another chance. On Sunday 27 November, around 500 guests took part in a very special TEDx experience at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva. Each of the speakers will shared their unique thoughts and insights into what can be done to multiply the power of humanity.

I wanted to take the opportunity to share some stories with you all. As some of you know, I have recently travelled back from Senegal where I spent the last 3 months. Going back to Casamance is always a way for me to reconnect with my home town, spend some time with my family, friends and get inspiration. I also led 2 drumming workshops and took part in a few performances.  But this trip was also the opportunity for me to find out more about the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Senegal. I knew about some of their work. But it is their micro projects of rehabilitation that caught...

And thank you all for making the Silimbo Passage, the number 1 album in I tunes and Amazon world music charts! All of your support will go on to help the International Committee of the Red Cross. Also, thank you so much for all your lovely messages and comments… I had a busy but lovely day today. First it was great fun talking to Libby Purves from Midweek, BBC radio 4. And the other guests were such a joy: - Samantha Bond who is best known for her role as Moneypenny in the James Bond films starring Pierce Brosnan - Oscar-winning songwriter (and ex-Rodeo rider!!) Ryan Bingham - Strictly Come...

Colchester was the last city we visited last night with Afrodisiac. This was an experimental production devised by Welsh composer Charlie Barber. I had also a fabulous time with my long time friend Chartwell Dutiro, a master of the Mbira. Visuals were provided by Raul Seek. With classical, African and Latin influences, I truly enjoyed being part of this and I hope that those of you who came loved the journey. For those who would like to find out more and hear some of the extracts, you can check Charlie Barber’s website. Feel free to leave your...

Well, this is it!  I really hope you like the new design and feel of the site. I know that some of you really loved the website with the African village theme …and I loved it too. But it is time for change.  Also this website is just so much easier to update. Hopefully, you will find really useful, relevant and  new info eveytime you come here. Do let me know what you think about this new site. Seckou