Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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Black History Month Programs

"Drum Call to Freedom" 

 Drums played an important part in the history of African Americans. Fenix presents an interactive drum concert with a variety of drums from West Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean. Drums include congas, steeldrums and djembes.

Tuesday, February 21
Martin Luther King Library
4:00 pm

Thursday, Feb 23
Del Paso Heights Library
4:00 pm

Saturday, February 25
Mc Kinley Library
1:00 pm

Sunday, Feb 26
Central Library 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 25 
Brazilian Carnaval
1616 I Street, Sacramento
10:30 pm


ANNOUNCING a fabulous workshop in March!


Fenix Drum and Dance Company

presents
2nd Workshop in 2012 Master Drum Series    


Lansana Kouyate

Mixed level DRUM
Saturday March 3, 2012
3:45 pm
Sierra 2 Center
2791 24th St, Sacramento 95818



Intermediate DRUM           
Friday March 2, 2012                                    
7:00 pm                                                               
Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange                                     
3313 Julliard Dr,  Sacramento 95826                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               




$15 at the door

Lansana Kouyate  comes from a traditional griot family and can trace his family tree back  over 800 years.  After many years of international performances he has settled in Chico, California where he teaches drumming and balafon.  We are very pleased to have him come teach and give in insight into traditional West African music.

More info:  916-205-3970




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