Free African Drum Children’s Workshops – Epizo Bangoura – Cairns African Festival 2022
Event by Cairns African Association.
Born into a family of Griots, highly respected musicians and storytellers, Epizo Bangoura is one of Africa’s leading percussionists. Epizo began instruction in traditional instruments at the age of 3.
A a Griot, Epizo sees it his responsibility to share the knowledge of his culture with others. You will find Epizo a fun and gracious teacher of the highest calibre.
This is an opportunity for yourself or your children to learn from a true master of one of the most popular African hand drums, the Djembe.
Venue – CAIRNS SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (Clarke Street, Manunda Side Entrance)
– Tuesday 24 May – 3.30 to 5.00pm
– Wednesday 25 May – 3.30 to 5.00pm
– Thursday 26 May – 3.30 to 5.00pm
Children may register for all 3 children’s workshops – Children who participate in all 3 children’s workshops are encouraged to perform a short concert with Epizo and his brother Sibo on stage at the Cairns African Festival, Saturday 28 May.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR DRUM WORKSHOPS AND IS ONLY POSSIBLE VIA FACEBOOK MESSAGE OR EMAIL TO events1caa@gmail.com
TO REGISTER PLEASE SEND Cairns African Association:-
* YOUR FULL NAME and/or YOUR CHILD’S FULL NAME
* YOUR CONTACT NUMBER
* YOUR CHILD’S AGE (Children’s Workshops only)
* WHICH SESSION OR WHICH DAYS YOU OR YOUR CHILD WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
* WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE A DRUM (We have a limited number of drums available so this will be a first come first served basis)
REGISTRATION is LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP.
