Useful links...

England

www.candora.biz ethically sourced recycled jewellery for drummers.

http://www.justactgambia.btck.co.uk/ great work in The Gambia.

http://ballamoussa152.wix.com/toumaranke-# Moussa Syllas group based in Sanyang, Gambia. Tuition in traditional African music.

www.naturalflowdirect.com for anything you want to buy that I can't sell you.
www.thehouseofrhythm.com if I'm not available for workshops Alison is an excellent facilitator.
www.drumsaloud.org fantastic events in the North of England .
www.goodiesfromthegambia.co.uk more yummy things to buy.
http://nyodema.wordpress.com Bognor based group operating a variety of health, educational & musical projects in The Gambia.

www.nansadykeita.com info on Nansadys' teaching program and our Gambia workshop.

http://www.unicorncamps.com/

http://www.sweetppercussion.co.uk/

 

West Africa.

Balafon, bolon, gongo, kirin, djembe or doundoun - tuition at all levels. General guide to The Gambia/Cassamance/Guinea - Moussa Sylla (currently resident in Sanyang,The Gambia) 002207955860, 002209246510, ballamoussa152@yahoo.fr.

General Guide, can also facilitate lessons in djembe or bass, 'Palie' Ndow -The Gambia - 002207704253

Bolon, gongo or dance lessons - 'Ocameo' Bangoura -The Gambia - 002207489433

West African cookery lessons or catering Adja Daffy, contact through Moussa Sylla.

 

 

Africa Trips.

Jan 22nd - Feb 5th 2014 -Nansady Keita & friends - intensive drum/dance workshop - Sanyang, The Gambia. £800 or £700 for dance only. Contact Chris for details.

 

 

 

Resources

Teaching DVD for the rhythm Yankadi, djembe & bass; Chris Sylla & Moussa Sylla - £10 plus postage.

Teaching DVD for the rhythm Marrabyassa - £10 plus postage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93INYGIr8E
The rhythm Konkoba played by Masta Abdulai Keita.

Balafon resourses - teaching DVD for the rhythm Yankadi, accompanyments plus simple solo, with Moussa Sylla. £10 plus postage.

Gongo rescources - teaching DVD - gongo for beginners, Moussa Sylla : £10 plus postage.