In 2013 Tribe of Doris hosted the
African Party of the Century!
The evening performance was opened by the fabulous Seckou Keita, in honour of the ancestors and welcoming the grand master, Mamady Keita to Bristol. Mamady is perhaps the greatest drummer of his generation andnow a world – wide phenomenon as a teacher and trailblazer for the rich culture of West African Music. Mamady is teaching advanced drumming during the weekend. Seckou is not only one of Mamady’s top students,
himself also teaching over the weekend, but he is a well known and highly respected as a world class musician in his own right, performing frequently at The Colston Hall Bristol. Thanks to Locksmiths Birmingham for key support!
Seckou Keita
Supporting Mamady and bringing his spirit to the occasion was Seckou Keita.
Perhaps the UK’s best loved drummer and Internationally renowned
Kora player and all round accomplished musician, Seckou is great
friends with Mamady.
This was followed by Numuya, who are Led by Adam Bailey and featuring
Justine Hart .These guys will get the evening off to a traditional and
powerful start with their take on West African traditional percussion, be
sure to hit the floor and throw some shapes!
Hamana led by Saskia Bakayoko join Numuya on stage.
This high energy dance performance led by Saskia featuring Hamana
dancers, and the ladies of the advanced classes in Bristol featuring
Irman Kaiza Khan, master of word play – gives a tribute to the
grandmaster.
Mundi dance and Louis Roger Eboa then graced the stage with a
beautiful piece of choreography, “Muyengue”, telling the story of a
celebration at the end of the long dry season and the beginning of
the rainy season in a Cameroonian village in Africa. Born in Douala,
Cameroon, West Africa, Louis Roger Eboa is an African contemporary
dancer, performer and teacher. His group Mundi dance featured in
the Sky One’s “Got to Dance’ competition earlier this year and were
awarded 3 gold stars by the judges.
African Sambistas
Drumming and dancing into the audience for your delight and participation. Performing a ‘medley’ of
pieces, choreography by the dancers themselves, everyone was
invited to join the circle and dance for all performers and audience
members into a line dancing – African samba style!
www.africansambistas.com
Just when you thought it could not get any better, Tanante took the
tempo higher bringing the evening to a climax; Performing Djembe
and Dundun drums, melodious instrument and dance; Tanante’s high
energy performances are incredibly exciting and invite dance and
audience participation.
www.drumroots.org.uk