Events
"CULTURE SHOCK" AT K2 MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN STUDENT UNION, M1 7EL
6pm entry: £7.00, 10pm onwards: £4.00
Iya Sako and Tanante performing as part of a celebration of cultural and musical diversity, supporting "Children in Conflict Week". Proceeds to: UNICEF, Amnesty, DEC Appeal, STAR, Make Trade Fair, MAG and Grange School, Rusholme.
University of Manchester Students' Union
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Tuesday 26th May 2009, 8pm
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL DJEMBE & DUNDUN CLASS WITH IYA SAKO AT KNOCK ON WOOD, LEEDS.
2 hour lesson: £10.00
13 Eastgate, Leeds, LS2 7LY. tel. 0113 2429146
Email Knock on Wood or Email Iya Sako
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Friday 5th June 2009, 7pm 'till late
"AFRICA EVENING" AT "THE WALLS", OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1AW
An evening of African music, food and celebration in a beautiful 18th century venue.
Tel. 01691 670970 or Email to make bookings.
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Saturday 6th June 2009, 6:15pm & 8pm
"FEAST" EVENT AT PLATT FIELDS PARK, MANCHESTER
Stage 7, x2 performances from Iya Sako with Tanante 6:15pm and 8pm Sat night: free event
The whole event runs for 3 days and 2 nights. A weekend of performances from Britain and abroad around the picturesque lake in Platt Fields Park, Manchester. The international programme features companies from Germany, Belgium, France, India and Egypt as well as leading acts from the UK with a number of world premieres. Games, workshops and activities are on offer for all ages, and Friday and Saturday evening will culminate with a special and dazzling finale. Extraordinary and atmospheric FEAST! Picnic by the Lake invites everybody in … don’t forget to pack your picnic!
See Manchester International Arts for full information and directions.
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Saturday 20th June 2009, 8pm - 3am
"DRUMROOTS LIVE" AT THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 135 GROSVENOR ST, MANCHESTER, M1 7HE
8pm - 3am: £8.00 entry
An exciting evening of live African music from Kakatsitsi, Iya Sako with Tanante, Sura Susso, The Kajamor Family and DJ's.
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Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th August 2009
"AFRICAN DRUM VILLAGE" FESTIVAL AT GLEN ISLA, SCOTLAND
Djembé workshops and performances with Iya Sako throughout the week: SOLD OUT!
Celebrate the primeval and powerful sounds of African drumming, music and arts in the very heart of tranquil Glen Isla in Angus, Scotland. Iya Sako is one of many inspirational teachers and performers at Glen Isla this year.
See African Drum Village for more information
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Tuesday 25th - Monday 31st August 2009
"AFRICAN BEATS CAMP" AFRICAN DRUM, DANCE & SONG SUMMER SCHOOL AT CAMERTON, NEAR BATH, SOMERSET
Djembé workshops and performances with Iya Sako throughout the week: Adults £180, 11-15 years £90, 5-10 years £45, under 5's free
ABC brings the music and dance of West Africa to you with a fantastic programme of workshops and evening entertainment. Set in the beautiful Cam Valley, this small friendly camp has an indoor hall with a bar, toilets and showers, plus outside camping and marquees. Tickets are restricted to 150, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Workshops booked in advance - no overcrowded workshops!
Sabar, Tama, Serouba, Bougarabou, Dundun, Djembé, Djembé soloing for dance, Soloing for the terrified, Ghanaian Drum, Song & Dance, African Dance (djembé), Sabar Dance, Ghanaian Balafon, Mandinka Songs with Kora, Bolon and Krin and kids activities. Iya Sako is one of many inspirational artists and teachers all at this event. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from and see performance by these wonderful artists.
See African Beats Camp for full information and to make bookings.
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