All Levels
DRUM INTENSIVE
in Guinea, WEST AFRICA
with
Namory Keita
2022 dates soon to come!
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Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture and rhythms of Guinea with Namory's drum & dance family!
Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture and rhythms of Guinea with Namory's drum & dance family!
Check out this video of your next adventure!
Costs:
$1500 for our 3 week package - can't beat that!
Come for a short visit, a week or stay the full 3 weeks.
If you need to work around the dates that are set, please email
Deposit $500 by November 1st, 2021 - non refundable
Fees include lodging, light breakfast, lunch and dinner (this may vary during traveling/special trips), and travel within Guinea with the group, and lessons in drum daily except while traveling or during special events.
Cold water & drinks will be available for purchase at all times.
You are responsible for all travel to and from Guinea or for other personal adventures not specifically included in this trip.
Drum class in Conakry - taking a break
Pick up your drum order in Conakry!
This is one of the first things we will do upon arrival - pick up our drum order!
Ordering your drum to play while in Guinea is an important piece to think about. Namory guarantees great quality and a much better experience of study when on your own drum. Most of the djembes for student use in Guinea may not be the quality you are used to but there will be drums available for use.
Place & pay for your orders by November 1st, 2021, so your order will be ready for you!
These prices are fair market estimates as the cost of wood in Guinea varies. Bring a great drum home with you for a great price!
(Approx. costs as wood prices can vary)
Djembe = $250
Douns (Full Set) = $900
Doun = $400
Sangban = $300
Kenkeni = $200
Djembe bags = $40
The Basic Daily Itinerary
Breakfast
Typical Breakfast might include tea/cafe noir, fruit, bread, eggs, avocado, oranges or other fruit.
Expect lunch and dinner to be delicious traditional African dishes with ingredients bought fresh daily from the market (or the Niger River!).
Morning Drum Class
Lunch of delicious traditional African dishes with ingredients bought fresh daily from the market (or the Niger River!). Feel free to lounge or explore.
Afternoon Drum Class
Dinner of delicious traditional African dishes with ingredients bought fresh daily from the market (or the Niger River!). Feel free to lounge or explore.
What's for dinner? Fresh fish right from the Niger River!
Travel Outline (always subject to change for events and student preferences)
Enjoy a trip to the beautiful waterfalls of Kindia en route to Sangbaralla, the amazing home of Famadou Konate and Namory Keita
Enjoy festivals that happen during the week along with surprise visits, events, swimming and hanging by the Niger river and generally enjoying the village culture
After about a week we return to Conakry to resume our lessons and explore the happenings and possibly venture out to the Iles de Los for drum classes on the beautiful sand beaches of Roume or Kassa.
Drum class in the village - so fun!
Possibilities while in Conakry
Shop for fabric in bustling downtown Conakry - in the famous Madina Market. Namory knows the special places! Have clothes custom tailored! There are shops for carvings, clothing and of course the amazing markets ! Visit a ballet company rehearsal, enjoy invites from artists to perfomances or events or maybe visit Youssouf Koumbassa's studio in the neighborhood of Nongo or visit the building of Namory's school - The Hamana Arts Center.
There are always surprises like festivals, impromptu perfomances & concerts to take advantage of when in Guinea - so be prepared for schedule changes - be prepared for learning from the masters and for a whole lot of fun!
Most importantly, come with a curiosity to take in what’s offered and remember that flexibility is critical. Things don’t always go as planned!
