Souleymane Compo is one of London's finest West African drummers and an experienced and inspiring teacher. Whether you are a complete beginner, or have been playing djembe for a long time, You can come and learn traditional rhythms and fresh arrangements direct from Guinea. Improve your technique, and have some fun with old and new friends! Look out for details of workshops to be announced!

"The truest expression of a people is in its dances and in its music" From traditional ethnic music to foreign language pop music, the phrase "World Music" covers a lot of ground. From Reggae to Ragas, Celtic to Klezmer, Salsa to Paris Cafe, world music pretty much encompasses everything that doesn't fit comfortably into an typical 'Top 40' pop chart. All in all, world music is considered just plain music to the vast majority of people in the world. Music is universal, and to discover the music …

Join us if you want to participate in dance, music and massage events in London and Kent. Whether you are experienced in dance, or music or just want to explore, meet sexy people and have fun! We will have exciting events where you can enjoy yourself, such as: Ecstatic Trance Dance Tango lessons and milongas Contact Improvisation Touch and Play events Massage Workshops Tantra Workshops Look forward to meeting you! James

FeferityLondon is the brainchild of DJ Freestyle aka Clarence Davies, the host of Colourful Radio’s Saturday afternoon Afrobeat show. The vision of the project is to bring the best in African art and music to venues right across London, produced and performed by African artists based in Africa and the Diaspora.   Partnered by Dexter Williams a former singer, songwriter & promoter. ‘Feferity’ itself, is taken from Pidgin English slang for “showing off”, to be flash, vibrant and Colourful…….! It i …

The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind! Welcome to our Group! We, Alice & Jahson, created this Group for everyone who loves life, fun, sharing, gathering, exploring, self development, self healing,...to enjoy all of it together. All our events provide an opportunity to created a safe space together where we can re-connect with our inner creation, wisdom, healer, teacher,...and experience self-healing, self-growth, self-empowerment! Why Breathe & Lov …

Calling all free spirits, men and women, who want to dance and love world music & dance. Hilal Dance is an Afro-Arab-Egyptian contemporary dance. It's a great way to get the mind, body and spirit together. Classes work on integrating mind, body and spirit. Integrating the yin and yang energies in our movements. Each meet-up is a great opportunity to get fit, get involved and dance to some gorgeous quality music. The great thing about Hilal Dance is, the more you do, the more you get to know your …

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This group is for everyone who enjoys attending cultural events, is interested in Black music and wants discuss topical issues affecting the black community. We provide a warm environment where you can share experiences and make friends! Come and "express yourself"!

Come along and join us for some rocking Djembe (West African Drum) fun in London E1 (near London Liverpool st) with Host Master Mamadou Oury Diallo Relaxed, friendly, supportive and good feeling vibe. No previous experience needed as suitable for beginners or intermediate. You can't get it wrong! We are a 'not for profit' group. Our aim is to promote group rhythm as an uplifting, healing and bonding experience for all. Group 3.30-6pm Cost £20 inc drum hire  or £10 concessions if you Bring your …

This is the idea: if enough people join the group I'll hire a bar  and play some old Cuban music. Everyone maybe dances or just enjoys the music. No lessons - just music. This is the kind of music I will play: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Old+Cuban+Music/75982080 Please give the link to anyone you think would be interested!

This a group for people who are interested in pop music from around the world and would like to come along to a night out for a good boogie to tunes that you won't usually find together in one night in London. I am starting this group because I very rarely find a night out in London that plays the kinds of music I like. So I thought I'd try to find some like-minded people and finally move my 'disco for one' out of my bedroom and into a real venue! If you're into Puerto Rican Reggaeton, South Afr …

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Afro-Colombian Shamanic Rhythms will explore the magical and ancestral sounds that travelled across the sea, mountains and rivers from Africa to Colombia and all over Latin America. The grief and sorrow of the african slaves melted with lament of the native americans. Thus, the African drums and Indigenous flutes were forever married to give birth to the Cumbia, Mapale, Puya, Bullerengue and Currulao among other Rhythms. These beautiful sounds that sailed on the waters of time bring us memories …

Cost: One hour - £10.00, second hour £5.00 This weekly class is open for anyone to join at anytime, from absolute beginners to people who are more experienced with the Djembe. Every week I share some fundamental techniques and hand patterns that groove the “muscle memory” into the natural ways of expressing rhythm. I have a large repertoire of multi-layered rhythms, some traditional African, some I have developed over the years of running on-going classes. Each usually has a basic rhythm that be …

Ever had goosebumps listening to a choir sing? Do you enjoy singing and secretly wish you could be in that choir, but feel you're not up to it? Don't worry! So did we, but we got together to do it anyway because singing makes us feel so good! We're an adult amateur beginner to intermediate choir, all about providing a fun and safe environment for you to discover or improve your Voice. Come and join us!! We're a mixed bunch of Voices from all walks of life and many different countries. We don't a …

"If you have yet to experience the Magic of a Gong Bath - you are in for a very special festive treat!" Aiden Mckytire, a highly accomplished gong player and gong master…. Bathing us in waves of beautiful and timeless vibrations; the Gong Bath has been likened to a mini-vacation; the powerful vibrations of the gong transport us to another level of being and place where healing naturally occurs and the stresses of everyday life are gently washed away. A gong bath is a waterless bath where the gon …

Calling every one in London interested into having fun at our Afrobeat, Soukous, Ska, Hiphop and reggae events. Create a series of culturally enriching events, putting the spotlight on music from the African diaspora and edutainment through the arts is our mission We're always looking for music to promote, so if you have any suggestions, or would like to get involved, please drop us a line. attak@focusorganization.com

LIVE! INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA MEETUP!!! JANUARY 21! BURGER AND FRIES (OR VEG OPTION) - GLASS OF BEER OR WINE WARM, FRIENDLY PEOPLE Click here for our LIVE! INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA MEETUP!!! JANUARY 21! This is the original and longest-active Obama group in the UK. We are the largest Obama group anywhere in the world outside the U.S! We're on BBC, Sky and GMTV! Come to our new Obama events! We did active campaign work for Obama's election. And we have fun! We're in a music video …

The Black Elite is a group where people of any race or nationality can come together, share information, network, have fun, build relations and enjoy black culture and arts. This is an open forum to be used to promote knowledge, events, businesses, entertainment and general positive inspiration. I started this because the Black Girls Elite group was deleted and I thought it was a good idea but I also thought why excluded men from the group and why exclude other races as I have many friends that …

We meet weekly to learn djembe rhythms and skills in our beginner to intermediate sessions. We then use these skills in a rocking, sociable drum circle thats open to all levels of experience.