Classes & Events
All Levels Dunduns Workshop with Sayon Camara
All Levels Dunduns Workshop
with Master Drummer sayon camara
Malinke Master Drummer Sayon Camara from Kouya Sidia, Guinea, West Africa will join our community to offer four West African drumming and folklore workshops over four days. We LOVE learning from Sayon and look forward to his masterclasses!
In this workshop Sayon will be teaching us proper technique and traditional rhythms on the West African bass stick drums, dunduns (dundun, songban, kenkeni).
Sayon Camara’s Bio
class specifics
WHEN: Monday, July 27 at 6:15-7:30 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion, 251 Stafford Bridge Rd, Saratoga Springs NY 12871
WHO: For all levels | Ages 13+ | 25 participants max
INSTRUCTOR: Master Drummer Sayon Camara
COST: $30 | $10 dundun/sticks rental*
*If you need to rent a dundun/sticks, please email Chelsie and pay an extra $10 cash or Venmo at the time of the workshop. Or, if you have a drumming friend with dunduns, please feel free to contact them to borrow as needed.
All Levels Djembe Workshop with Sayon Camara
All Levels Djembe Workshop
with Master Drummer sayon camara
Malinke Master Drummer Sayon Camara from Kouya Sidia, Guinea, West Africa will join our community to offer four West African drumming and folklore workshops over four days. We LOVE learning from Sayon and look forward to his masterclasses!
In this workshop Sayon will be teaching us proper technique and traditional rhythms on the West African hand drum, djembe!
Sayon Camara’s Bio
class specifics
WHEN: Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00 a-12:15 p
WHERE: Hudson Crossing Park Pavilion, County Rte 42, Schuylerville NY
WHO: For all levels | Ages 13+ | 25 participants max
INSTRUCTOR: Master Drummer Sayon Camara
COST: $30 | $5 djembe rental*
*If you need to rent a djembe, please email Chelsie and pay an extra $5 cash or Venmo at the time of the workshop. OR if you have a drumming friend with an extra djembe, please feel free to contact them to borrow as needed. OR contact the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Schuylerville Public Library or Greenwich Free Library to borrow one with your library card!
Malinke Folklore, Language & Songs with Sayon Camara
Malinke Folklore, Language & Songs
with Master Drummer sayon camara
Malinke Master Drummer Sayon Camara from Kouya Sidia, Guinea, West Africa will join our community to offer four West African drumming and folklore workshops over four days. We LOVE learning from Sayon and look forward to his masterclasses!
In this workshop Sayon will be sharing stories and songs from his culture. This will be a wonderful lesson in the history of Malinke people, with invitations to learn Malinke language and to sing together!
Sayon Camara’s Bio
class specifics
WHEN: Wednesday, July 29 at 6:15-7:30 pm
WHERE: Live Oak Wellness, 70 Main Street, Greenwich NY
WHO: No music experience necessary! | Ages 10+ | 30 participants max
INSTRUCTOR: Master Drummer Sayon Camara
COST: $30
Earth Beat Community Summer Drum Circle with Sayon Camara
Earth Beat Community Summer Drum Circle with Sayon Camara
last thursdays of june, july + august
Let’s bask in the beats and sing with joyful voices at the magical Fish Creek Marina Pavilion. Bring a chair, a drum or other percussion, a song to share and/or dance along! These circles are rain or shine as we are under cover.
Our July Circle will be led by visiting artist, Master Drummer Sayon Camara!
Sayon Camara’s Bio
Event Details
WHEN: Thursday, July 30 at 6:30-7:45 pm
WHERE: Fish Creek Marina Pavilion, 251 Stafford Bridge Road, Saratoga Springs NY
FACILITATOR: Chelsie Henderson with special guest Sayon Camara
COST: Sliding scale/donations to support Sayon and Guinea Reads. Cash, check, Venmo, or payment at the donation link below are all accepted. Thank you for your generosity!
West African Drum + Dance Workshops with Seny Daffe
West African Drum + Dance Workshops with Seny Daffe
August 24 | Drum + Dance Offerings | All levels
Guinean Master Musician Seny Daffe will join our community to offer three West African drum and dance workshops. We LOVE learning from Seny and look forward to his masterclasses! There are three workshop offerings:
1:00-3:00 pm Djembe and Dunduns Drumming Workshop
3:30-4:45 pm Djembe Drumming Workshop
5:00-6:00 pm Guinea Dance Workshop
Take one, two or all three workshops!
CLASS SPECIFICS
WHEN: August 24 at 1:00-6:00 pm
WHERE: Village of Victory Hall, 23 Pine Street, Schuylerville NY 12871
WHO: For all levels (beginner to experienced), ages 13+. Workshops are limited to 20 people.
INSTRUCTOR: Special Guest Master Musician Seny Daffe
COST: $45 for Djembe and Dunduns Drumming Workshop; $30 for Djembe Drumming Workshop; $25 for Guinea Dance Workshop. $95 for all 3 workshops!
If you need to rent a djembe or dundun, please email Chelsie and pay an extra $10 cash at the time of the workshop.
All Levels Dunduns Intensive with Bolokada Conde
All Levels Dunduns Intensive
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
You will need a dundun and sticks for this workshop. Email Chelsie if you need to rent ($10 fee).
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to teens & adults. Limited to 16 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Thursday, May 15 | 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: Village of Victory Hall
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
West African Drumming Workshop with Bolokada Conde
West African Drumming Workshop
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
You will need a djembe for this workshop. Email Chelsie if you need to rent one ($10 fee).
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to teens & adults. Limited to 16 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14 | 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
West African Drumming Workshop with Bolokada Conde
West African Drumming Workshop
with Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
You will need a djembe for this workshop. Email Chelsie if you need to rent one ($10 fee).
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to teens & adults. Limited to 16 students.
Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00-5:15 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer, Bolokada Conde
COST: $30
REGISTER: Email Chelsie to register!
West African All Levels Djembe Workshop with GrandMaster Bolokada Conde
All Levels Djembe Workshop with GrandMaster Bolokada Conde
Learn traditional Malinke rhythms on djembe, including arrangements, solos and echauffements, plus songs and the rich history and cultural context of all.
Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 at 4:00-5:30 pm
WHERE: Burton Hall (Easton Town Hall), 1071 State Route 40, Greenwich NY 12834
WHO: All levels | Ages 13+ | 40 students max
INSTRUCTOR: Bolokada Conde
COST: $35