Course Content:

Drawing upon rhythms and phrasing from traditional and contemporary West African percussion ensembles this course is designed to give a more modern outlook on West African percussion styles.

Through research and development with Guinean teacher Samsou Camera Leon will guide the group through an exploration of more modern ‘funky’ West African percussive styles focusing on one piece with solo phrasing and complementary parts within the arrangement.

All levels welcome but experience of hand drumming is essential for this course.

Previous experience of playing Djembe or Timbau is an advantage.

nstruments used: Djembe&Dun-Dun

We have very limited equipment available for use at this course. Please contact us should you require the use of our drums. About the tutor: Leon Patel – Manchester,UK. Leon is an experienced workshop leader in many styles of international percussion including Brazilian, West African, South Asian and Cuban percussion. Leon specialises in Afro-Brazilian Bloco and Candomblé studying exstensively in the UK, Brazil and Africa and possesing over 10 years experience in facilitating workshops, master-classes and performances. Leon is also the Artistic Director of Global Grooves and has put together the entire programme of activity from scratch dedicating his time and skills voluntarily with his ongoing commitment to the development of international music and dance. His other cultural performance and workshop projects include Meninos Oldham and Bangdrum Workshops.

Dates and times and fees:

Fee for 8 week course: £55 Pay per class: £10 (save £25)

Please note we do have a limited number of study bursaries available for this course.

To book on this course visit www.global-grooves.org

Thursday evenings 7pm – 9pm.

Thursday 6th August Thursday 13th August Thursday 20th August Thursday 27th August Thursday 3rd September Thursday 10th September Thursday 17th September Thursday 24th September