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Des Moines Workshops With Master Drummer Bolokada Conde

  • 1221 Center St #8, Des Moines, IA 50309-1000, United States · Des Moines
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Des Moines Workshops With Master Drummer Bolokada Conde
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Join internationally acclaimed Master Drummer Bolokada Conde for an unforgettable weekend of traditional Malinke drumming. Originally from Morowaya, Guinea, he served for more than a decade as the Lead Soloist of Les Percussions de Guinee (Guinea's National Ballet).
He has taught internationally, including at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he was a full-time Visiting Artist from 2008-2011. He recently returned from an extended engagement in China. This is his sixth fantabulous visit to Des Moines.
When:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Session 1: 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 2: 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Session 4: 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 5: 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Where:
Black Box Movement Space
1221 Center St. #8
(Keo Exit off I-235 to 12th to Center.)
Des Moines, Iowa
Free Parking.
Note: Must remove shoes. No food allowed.
Pricing:
$40 per workshop
or $180 for all 5.
* ELECTRONIC: Venmo, Zelle, PayPal
* CASH
* CHECK (payable to: Moussa Bolokada Conde).
Online Registration & Payment:
https://forms.gle/qbyAMmf1Xt55YvNW7
Misc:
All abilities welcome. Audio recording allowed for private use. There will be drums, CDs, DVDs, etc. for sale.
Contact:
Linda Foster 515-669-5820 | Eric Hedberg 515-202-7663 | Bob Miller 641-472-2479
Iowa Drumming Website:
https://iowadrumming.yolasite.com/
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