West African DRUM and/or DANCE CLASS with Mohamed Diaby

Come experience the vibrant rhythms of Guinea, West Africa with master performer and teacher Mohamed Diaby! Beginners are always welcome.Cost: (cash or Venmo @Diaby)$15/Drum class (stay to drum for dance class for an additional $5)$20/Dance class$30/Drum AND Dance classTime:Drum Class Saturday 10:45am-11:45pmDance Class Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pmThe South Wedge Mission is located at 125 Caroline St.Rochester, 14620About Mohamed Diaby:Mohamed Diaby began playing jembe at age seven, under the supervision of his elder brother Moustapha. When he was fifteen, he was asked to join a group sponsored by the wife of Guinea’s famous President Sekou Toure. With encouragement from world famous drummer Mamady Keita, Mohamed joined Africa Djole, and later toured all over West Africa as the lead drummer for Les Merveilles de Guinea, including a five year stay in Sierra Leone. During this time, Kemoko Sano, Artistic Director of the world famous troupe Les Ballet Africains, told Mohamed’s father, “When your son returns, I want him to join my group because I love his drumming!!”In April of 1995, Mohamed arrived in America to play at the New York City’s Symphony Space and within a few years he was in Atlanta directing Africa Sogaye, a Guinea style Dance and Drum Troupe as well as organizing Atlanta’s annual WAH WAH Drum and Dance Conference. Mohamed travels throughout the US, Canada, and Europe teaching drum and dance and promoting the music and culture of Guinea.