West African Drum and Dance Celebration with Master Drummer, M'Bemba Bangoura In-Person
We are excited to announce a community intergenerational West African drum and dance celebration with Master Drummer M'Bemba Bangoura from Guinea, West Africa. This will be a M'bemba Bangoura Flurry Festival preview! Drummers, dancers and onlookers welcome! There will be extra seating for those who would prefer to learn more about the djembe drum and West African dance. Note this program starts at 4:00. Register each person online or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 304. Thank you to Chelsie Henderson of EarthBeat Music for co-sponsoring this program. Chelsie arranged for M'Bemba's transportation and accomodations while he is in town.
- Date:
- Friday, February 16, 2024
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults All Ages Children Teens
- Categories:
- Art, Music, and Movies Health and Wellness
A native of Guinea, West Africa, M’Bemba Bangoura began playing the djembe drum at the age of seven. By the age of twenty-one, he was acclaimed as a master drummer and was invited to play for Ballet Djoliba, the national company of Guinea. He has traveled the world as a performer and teacher of the djembe, and is revered for his high level of mastery. In addition, he has personally created choreography and developed repertoire for dozens of dance companies worldwide.