DEMBIS THIOUNG presents "PENCHMI African Drum + Dance Portal - Summer Series" in collaboration with FOLKLORE CHARITY.
The word PENCHMI (in Wolof is written as “Penccmi”) is used to describe the gathering of ancestors transcending time and space to discuss matters of LIFE FREEDOM and PEACE. Most importantly it serves to remind us of the LOVE and RESPECT shared among each other.
This summer we invite you all to three PENCHMI drum + dance portals in Folklore Hoxton in 186 Hackney Road London.
Come prepared to drum dance and joyfully sweat allowing your spirit to soar high by connecting through ancestral rhythms songs and African wisdom channelled by Dembis Thioung.
Dembis takes pride in being guided by the highest Senegalese value of "TERANGA": welcoming sharing and supporting each other in happiness always valuing wealth not for its quantity but for the generosity extended to others. "TERANGA" represents the essence of Senegalese culture and it can be translated with the word hospitality.
Wheel of the Year: SUMMER - from 730pm
MONDAY 1ST JULY 2024 - CELEBRATING DEMBIS THIOUNG'S EARTHDAY
MONDAY 29TH JULY 2024
MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2024
Energy exchange
Penchmi - in advance £11.11
Penchmi - on the day £13.33 - pay at the door (cash or card)
✨DEMBIS THIOUNG✨
Dembis is a mesmerizing master of the dunduns—the melodic and hypnotic bass drums that constitute the heartbeat melody and soul of traditional West African ensemble djembe music.
A Bayefall at heart and Griot by blood Dembis was born and raised in Dakar West Africa he is now based in London UK. Introduced to traditional and contemporary Senegalese music at a young age he learned the art of drumming and dance.
Recognized as a skilled percussionist specializing in Dundun Djembe Sabar and Asico drums Dembis proudly identifies with his Senegalese legacy carrying forward the teachings of his elders and ancestry.
Event Venue
Folklore, 186 Hackney Rd, London E2 7QL, United Kingdom, London
GBP 11.11