Links
African Drum Village The First and Only Drum Festival in Scotland. Organised by the fantabulous Steve Haden (now registered with "A class" (no less) official UK Border Agency Sponsorship License for visiting artists. Well done Steve!
BoumBoum Set up by the gorgeous Amanda Pickering, our very good friend and amazing organiser of several workshops since Iya's arrival in the UK. We have Amanda and her wonderful family to thank for their ongoing support of Iya Sako and his work.
Coral Dunwell of Salisbury based "Drum Whisperer". Our trusted friend and incredible organiser of amazing drum and dance workshops. We have Coral and her wonderful family to thank for their ongoing support of Iya Sako's work and tradition.
Djembeschool Set up by our inspirational friend and colleague Eliza Dickie who co-organised Mamady Keïta's 2008 workshops in UK. Many thanks to Eliza for ongoing support of Iya Sako and West African music.
Hartbeats Set up by our highly musically talented friend and colleague Justine Hart who co-organised Mamady Keïta's 2008 workshops in High Wycombe, and is currently organising African Beats Camp 2009. Ongoing thanks to Justine for her past and present support of Iya Sako and African music and culture.
Mr Will Events photography. Mr Will is an original and talented photographer of performing artists and sports people. Top right photograph, Iya Sako home page thanks to our good friend and colleague Mr Will.
Rhythmbridge Foundation Community drumming not-for-profit organisation. Thanks to our friends in Hebden Bridge for their welcome to Iya Sako after his arrival in the UK.
Rhythm and Grooves Residential festival of drum and dance in Hebden bridge.
Sens Sagna Sens Sagna is an inspirational, graceful teacher and performer of dance and song from Cassamance, Senegal, West Africa. Sens and Iya have become good friends and have developed a mutually respectful working relationship through regular performances at various events with Tanante.
Tanante Tanante are a Manchester based group of six very talented performers of West African rhythms. They are good friends, colleagues and students of Iya Sako and regularly give amazing performances together. Check out events and services pages for more information.
