TAM TAM MANDINGUE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
GRANDMASTERS MINI-GUINEA WORKSHOP
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA
JUNE 19TH - JULY 2ND, 2011
JUNE 19TH - JULY 2ND, 2011
Famoudou Konate' and Mamady Keita
TWO Grandmasters Co-Teaching for the first time
a Historic Two-Week Drum Intensive
Registration is now Open
Two Grandmasters Come Together!
Brothers in the Mandingue Djembe Tradition!
Famoudou Konate', a world-renowned virtuoso of the djembe and its orchestra. One of only a handful of initiated Masters of the Malinké drumming tradition, from Hamanah, the birthplace of the Dunumba family of rhythms.
Mamady Keita, an initiated Master whose mission has helped bring the djembe to every continent, making it a global instrument. Founder of Tam Tam Mandingue, the only international school of West African percussion.
Two Master Teachers - Ambassadors of Music, Culture, Joy and Peace. Few have done more to spread the music and unifying message of the djembe throughout the world!
Mamady Keita, an initiated Master whose mission has helped bring the djembe to every continent, making it a global instrument. Founder of Tam Tam Mandingue, the only international school of West African percussion.
Two Master Teachers - Ambassadors of Music, Culture, Joy and Peace. Few have done more to spread the music and unifying message of the djembe throughout the world!
San Diego Mini-Guinea Workshop Structure
This is a 2-week djembe intensive with two levels; each will have one 4-hour class per day, Mon - Fri. Famoudou & Mamady will rotate days with each group so that each has 5 classes with each master for a total of 40 hours of instruction.
Group A: Intermediate Students, approximately 3 or more years of consistent study. 10:00-14:00pm (10am-2pm).
Group B: Advanced Students, approximately 5 or more years of consistent study. 15:00 -19:00 pm (3pm-7pm).
Students should select either Group A or Group B when registering and are encouraged to choose honestly and modestly. If you're not sure which group to choose, please contact us for a simple discussion of what is best for you. The Masters may re-assign students to a different level at their discretion.
Cost: Register/pay by May 1st and save $100!
Due to the historic nature of this event, we expect a sell-out, so early registration will secure your spot. Please note, prices are for workshop only. Lodging, Accomodations, Travel, and Food are the responsibility of each student. TTM SD will provide information on various lodging options in San Diego.
*Registration/Payment by May 1st: $900
*Registration/Payment after May 1st: $1000
Deposit: $400 (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee)
Full Details & Schedule including registration form will be posted on our website by March 15th. We are sending the registration form in a separate email for those who are ready to register now.
