AFRICAN MUSIC & DANCE PARTY

WITH THE SALAKA ENSEMBLE & TAMANI

Come and dance to the powerful beat of Africa

@ St.Columba Church 92 Surrey Cres Grey Lynn

FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST 2010 8 PM

$12

Inquiries Jimi Dale 846 2440 or 021 123 2037

The Salaka Ensemble was formed by Master Drummer Tuza in Ghana, in the mid 1990's - when the members were still very young teenagers. Whilst Tuza was working and developing his skills with Ghana’s top national cultural troupes, he would devote time every afternoon to training the Salaka members, teaching rhythms learned from local elders and community cultural groups. The name Salaka means "sharing" and the aim of the group was to share traditional knowledge with the younger generation to preserve the rich musical traditions of Ghana.

Salaka quickly grew into a professional and exciting display of culture, performing at festivals, funerals and special events. Salaka have won numerous awards and represented their tribe (Ga people) at various national drumming competitions including “Kiddafest” and “Funworld”. Salaka recently performed for President Kufuor at his castle in the capital of Ghana, and were chosen to lead the performances at Ghana's 50th anniversary independence celebrations at Black Star Square (Ghana's national venue). The Centre for National Culture of Ghana recognises Salaka as a tourde force of their community.

Salaka perform and teach for locals and visitors and are proud to pass their knowledge onto the next generation. Many of them are also supporting their parents and extended families through income earned from drumming, making their parents proud.

Salaka are involved annually in the “Rhythm Power” tour run by Ekome Tours. This tour involves enthusiasts from Australia travelling to Ghana to learn music from authentic Ghanaian musicians. Salaka share their performance / teaching expertise with tour participants, running daily classes and performing for the visitors.

AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOP

WITH Master Drummer Tuza (Ghana) & The Salaka Ensemble

Come and share the beautiful rhythms ,songs and dance of West Africa with Master drummer Tuza & the Salaka Ensemble from Ghana

@ The Old Folks Coronation Hall Corner Gundry St and Abbey St Newton ( near K’Rd)
Drumming 10am to 12pm
Dance 12.30 to 2pm

Saturday August 7th

Cost : Drumming $25 Dance $20 ($40 Both ) (Earlybird rate book before 1st August ) Drumming $30 Dance $25 ($50 Both) (after 1st August)

All enquiries to Jimi Dale Tel 09 846 9663 or 021 123 2037

HAND DRUMMING COURSE

With Jimi Dale

Jimi has been teaching African style hand drum courses in Auckland since 1995.He plays with well known drum and dance group TAMANI who have recently been performing with Mohamed Bangoura Master drummer from Guinea West Africa. Jimi has been learning the sacred healing Music and Dances of the Shona people of Southern Africa and some of this course will be dedicated to learning these uplifting and powerful songs. These classes are designed for beginners & more advanced drummers who want to get together and learn about the joys of playing music We will also learn some dance as well. We will be working towards a Banyumba (healing drum and dance ceremony) at the end of this course

@ St Columba Church, 92 Surrey Cres., Grey Lynn.

7 WEEKS THURSDAY NIGHTS Thursday 12th August to 29th September 2010 6pm till 8pm

COST: $100 for 7 weeks or $18 per class

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PH. JIMI 846 9663 or 021 123 2037 Drums Are Supplied “Rhythm is the pulse of life if your heart is beating you can drum”

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