by rhythmcu | May 27, 2018 | Camp Afro Foli, Events, Mali, News
Sunshine Coast meets Africa The great thing about getting back from Africa is that… it’s never over…… we keep drumming and dancing and our work is our play and our play is our work. It never stops!! Over the past few months, we have both been...
by rhythmcu | Dec 18, 2017 | Bwazan, Mali, What's on Africa
Study African Music in Bamako, Mali It’s been 5 years! And finally Nathaniel will be returning to study African music in Bamako, Mali, West Africa. Flying out on January 14th, with 24 hours in the air, he will spend one month training Djembe, Balafon and Dundun...
by rhythmcu | May 24, 2017 | Drum and Dance Camp, Mali
Bassidi Koné – Mali, West Africa Want to know more about these fabulous artists we are hosting for Camp Afro Foli Drum & Dance Retreat? Bassidi Koné is of Bwa ethnicity from the Segou region in Mali. Born into a Griot family, Bassidi grew up beside his...
by rhythmcu | Dec 14, 2016 | Bwazan, Mali
Partnership with Bwazan Association for Music and Culture in Mali. You may remember Bassidi Koné from his virtuoso djembe and balaphon playing at one of our workshops or performances. He is incredibly skillful! But did you know he has a 12 piece drum and dance...