Date:
Location:
Durack Community Centre (33 Packard Avenue, Durack)
Admission:
$10 per class I $50 for the 6 week course
Experience the drumming groove with an African Master drummer!
Share a musical journey with Mbackeh, learn some exciting rhythms in an interactive group and gain an insight into a different culture! Drums available at the sessions for practice, or you’re welcome to bring your own!
Held on Thursdays from 16 May - 20 June 2019.
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- About the artist
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For twenty years Mbackeh has worked Australia wide providing exciting cultural learning experiences for all ages and abilities through performances and workshops, particularly in schools and at Festivals.
Born into a “Griot” family (the musical historians of West Africa), Mbackeh is well known for his powerful singing skills, pounding drumming and wild dancing. He specialises in vibrant traditional Afro-Manding rhythms (The Gambia, Senegal, Mali & Guinea.) but writes songs with contemporary powerful social messages relevant to all, recorded on 3 CD’s. He performs internationally.
This six week workshop is one of four creative workshops offered by City of Palmerston this May/June.
Check out what is also on offer:
Mondays (13 May-17 June): Recycled art with Bev Garside
Tuesdays (14 May-18 June): Photography with Hels Orr
Wednesdays (15 May-19 June): Screen printing with Dave Garnham