We have been running African drumming workshops for over a decade with hundreds of students enjoying the infectious rhythms of the djembe and dunun drums of West Africa.
Djembe! West African drumming workshop
Sunday October 23rd, 2022
This is an adult open level workshop, suitable for beginners run by Afro-Eire.
The workshop will be located at
Beardfire Recording & Rehearsal Studios – Formerly Badlands
14 Greenmount Ave, Harold’s Cross, Dublin
All instruments provided
Time 2.15 – 5.45 pm
Cost 30euro per person
Max 8 people
Cost 30euro per person
Max 8 people
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About the Teacher.
Paul has been studying West African music since 1999. Studies in Africa include Tomas Camara (Ballet Djoliba) 2001, Babacar Ndiata, 2003, Saliou Sanou, 2006, Ibrhama Sanou, kamele n’goni 2006, Drissa Diarra kamele n’goni, 2008, Drissa Kone djembe/dununs, 2013.
He was a member of the SOAS Ghanaian Drum and Dance ensemble, 2012-13, and received Arts council award to study Kora in 2019.
Paul has been studying West African music since 1999. Studies in Africa include Tomas Camara (Ballet Djoliba) 2001, Babacar Ndiata, 2003, Saliou Sanou, 2006, Ibrhama Sanou, kamele n’goni 2006, Drissa Diarra kamele n’goni, 2008, Drissa Kone djembe/dununs, 2013.
He was a member of the SOAS Ghanaian Drum and Dance ensemble, 2012-13, and received Arts council award to study Kora in 2019.
He is band leader of Manden Express, and has performed with visiting African artists including Sidiki Dembele, Seckou Keita, Babara Bangoura and Iya Sako
In the meantime check out our blog post Djembe Technique – posture, sounds and exercises to improve your djembe playing. For useful tips and videos to improve your djembe playing.