Mamady Keita, Grand Master of djembé, has invited Iya Sako to join him in providing a drumming course in Senegal. This is taking place in Abené, a coastal village in Casamance and also home of the famous Abené Festival. Mamady will be performing as part of the festival, alongside Iya, Seckou Keita and other artists. In addition to the drumming classes, we are offering an African dance course and an African singing course. DATES 2 week stay: 28th December 2012 to 11th January 2013 or 3 week stay: 28th December 2012 to 18th January 2013 TEACHERS MAMADY KEITA Most djembé/dundun students and...

Seckou released a video for Senegalese TV which was played on all the 5 main channels over the election weekend and continues to pick up plenty of interest. The lyric of Rewmi appeals for peace and unity to tackle together the problems facing us all and demands we take responsibility as individuals, families, communities, governments and corporations. We may think we are clean but we should think again and wash our hands....

Seckou Keita, known as Senegal’s Hendrix of the Kora, will donate 50% to the International Committee of the Red Cross of all the proceeds made from his most recent and highly acclaimed album, The Silimbo Passage, sold over the next six months. In his capacity as an international artist, Seckou Keita is taking an active stand against oppression, suffering and the violation of human rights by committing to help those in need across the world and firmly believes his music “…can contribute to making the world a better place”. Related...