Activities to be discovered…
Discover the wonderful and unique musical instruments whether they be lesser known such as the Kora, the Geumbri, the N'goni, the Balafon, and the N'kuu, Latin or West African percussion instruments they will be explained in a fun and interactive atmosphere. All of these workshops will be hosted by professional musicians.
You may also learn about other facets of African culture and its diaspora by attending the various storytelling events - uncover the meaning behind African masks, or learn about gumboot and its origins.
Meet… your favorite artists for an exclusive autograph session! An unforgettable way to remember the festival.
Experience… an ideal opportunity to discover talented artists in an intimate setting!
Thursday July 19
The Nkuu with Manu Atna Njock
Tales of Africa with Gisèle Ndong Biyogo
The African masks with Oumar N’Diaye Martinos
The Guembri with Fath-Allah Laghrizmi
Friday July 20 juillet
Capoiera with Capoeira Brazileira
«Sous l’arbre à palabre» with Bebeto Lonsili
The balafon with Aboulaye Koné
African dance with Oumar N’Diaye Martinos
Saturday July 21
The Guembri with Fath-Allah Laghrizmi
The songs from Mandigo Empire with Tapa Diarra & Diely Mori Tounkara
The African boubous and ornaments with Tapa Diarra
The African drummings with Amara Kante
Sunday July 22
The Gumboot with Bourask
The griot and the griotte with Tapa Diarra & Diely Mori Tounkara
Throat singing with Béatrice Deer
The African masks with Oumar N’Diaye Martinos
