World renowned West African drummer, Moussa Traore of Mali, will make his only Texas stop on his 2012 tour of North America in McKinney, Texas, a Dallas suburb, for the Soli Drum and Dance Festival September 15-16, 2012.
Moussa Traore, Mamabouba Mohamed Camara, and Fode “Lavia” Camara offer drum workshops for all levels of students. This year’s event will instruct students in intros, breaks and solo parts of West African rhythms. The workshop participants will be performing at the Grande Finale on Sunday evening September 16.
These drum masters have dedicated their lives to performing and preserving the music of West Africa, their creativity and superlative teaching skills have elevated the djembe and expanded the study of West African music across the continent.
Full two day workshop costs only $60.00 (over 24 hours of classes includes all Soli Drum and Dance Festival workshops and events - senior/youth and Drums Not Guns member discounts available). A one day set of Workshops are only $30.00.
On Saturday night there will be a free community concert and dance featuring Aciable, an Afro Reggae band from Austin, led by noted Ivory Coast dancer and musician, Jean Claude Lessou.
Moussa Traore’s workshops will take place on Saturday and Sunday during the Soli Drum and Dance Festival which also includes workshops by the world famous African dancer Djeneba Sako of Mali. Dance workshops will be accompanied by Abou Sylla, Mamadouba Mohamed Camara, Alsynny Sylla, Yamoussa Camara, Fode “Lavia” Camara and Moussa Traore.
African dancer Djeneba Sako of Mali
The Soli Drum and Dance Festival concludes with a free “Grande Finale” performance, open to the public, including many of the visiting teachers and some of their students.
Limited seats available, so register now!
To REGISTER:
Send workshop fees ($60.00 for two days and $30 for one day) to Drums Not Guns, c/o R. Harp, 18486 County Rd. 701 , Farmersville, TX 75442 pleae include name address, phone number and email address and classes requested
F or more info GO TO: www.solidrumanddance.com
For more information contact Randy Harp, 214-641-0782.
Presented by: Drums Not Guns
Sponsored in part by the City of McKinney, McKinney Arts Commission
Soli Drum and Dance Festival 2012 Schedule-Tentative subject to change
Workshop Fees all inclusive - two days $60 - one day $30
Friday, Sep 14, 2012
7:00-10:00PM Opening Drum Circle Open to all – free admission
Saturday, Sep 15, 2012
10:00AM-12:00PM Moussa Traore Drum Workshop
12:00PM-12:30PM break
12:30PM to 2:00PM Djenaba Sako Open Dance Workshop - all levels
Accompanied by drummers:
MoussaTraore,Moussa Diabate , Abou Sylla, Mohamed Camara, Alsynny Sylla, Fode Lavia Camara, Yamoussa Camara
2:00PM-3:30PM Fode "Lavia"Camara Drum Workshop
4:00PM-4:30PM break
4:30PM-6:00PM Djeneba Sako Open Dance Workshop
Accompanied by drummers:
MoussaTraore,Moussa Diabate , Abou Sylla, Mohamed Camara, Alsynny Sylla, Fode Lavia Camara, Yamoussa Camara
6:00PM-7:00PM break
7:00PM-10:00PM PARTY PERFORMANCE Aciable - Afro Reggae
All welcome - free performance featuring Jean Claude Lessou
Sunday, Sep 16, 2012
10:00AM -12:00PM Moussa Traore Drum Workshop
12:00PM-12:30PM break
12:30PM-2:00PM Djenaba Sako Dance Workshop
Accompanied by drummers: MoussaTraore,Moussa Diabate , Abou Sylla, Mohamed Camara, Alsynny Sylla, Fode Lavia Camara, Yamoussa Camara
2:00PM-3:30PM Mamadouba Mohamed Camara Drum Workshop
3:30PM-5:00PM Djeneba Sako Open Dance Workshop
Accompanied by drummers: MoussaTraore,Moussa Diabate , Abou Sylla, Mohamed Camara, Alsynny Sylla, Fode Lavia Camara, Yamoussa Camara
5:30PM - 7:00PM CLOSING PERFORMANCE CEREMONY ALL