Kusun African Drumming Study Tour to Ghana West Africa

2009 KUSUN STUDY TOUR

Friday, August 7 - Monday, September 7 2009
Travel to Ghana and study West African Percussion, Dance and Song with some of Ghana's finest musicians and dancers.

This tour is for all levels of students
Join us for the 2009 KUSUN STUDY TOUR, to Ghana, West Africa, from August 7th - September 7th.

Experience four weeks of intensive workshops, tuition and performances in drumming, dance and singing. Live and study in an idyllic location on West Africa's coast. Get to know a community who will share their culture with you. Take part in performances and ceremonies. Students of any level are welcome.
read full details at ghanadrumschool.com >

"Deciding to do the Kusun Study Tour was definitely the best decision I have ever made..."
Caroline Anderton - UK

"...I feel privileged to have been a part of this wonderful and unique experience.. Ghana has a permanent place in my heart"
Alanna Maguire - Australia

read full details at ghanadrumschool.com >

Your hosts - Ray Pereira and Nii Tettey Tetteh

NII TETTEY TETTEH started playing flute and percussion with traditional cultural group 'Ebani Sounds' at the age of 16. He was a founding member of the internationally acclaimed PAN AFRICAN ORCHESTRA. He now leads one of Ghana's most innovative groups 'The Kusun Ensemble' which successfully combines traditional music with more contemporary trends. The group has travelled extensively through the US and has also performed in the UK and Australia.

RAY PEREIRA has been collaborating with Tettey on a number of projects since 1994. Now based in Australia he is recognized as one of the country's leading percussionists, performing and recording with many leading jazz and contemporary artists. Ray has studied traditional drumming and percussion techniques in Cuba, New York and West Africa. Ray has taught 1000's of students around the world and his percussion school is the most popular of its kind in Australia. With years of experience, Ray is known for his ability to break

read full details at ghanadrumschool.com >

Bookings

ALL ENQUIRIES TO
Jane Pentland
Kusun Study Tour
PO Box 3182
UNLEY SA 5061
Australia
p: +61 (0) 411 247 571
email: jane@ghanadrumschool.com
Book now - places are limited. For past students comments regarding the tour please visit http://www.ghanadrumschool.com/student-comments.html

The 2009 KUSUN STUDY TOUR to Ghana, West Africa, from August 7th - September 7th.

WARNING!!!!! You may not want to return home after this tour..!

read full details at ghanadrumschool.com >



home workshops Melbourne classes Interstate workshops School programs Corporate workshops & performances about Ray Biography Performance & bookings Current projects Ray & Tettey Bongo Fury calendar Classes Performances Special events study tours Kusun study tour - 4 weeks in Ghana contact	2009 KUSUN STUDY TOUR Friday, August 7 - Monday, September 7 2009 Travel to Ghana and study West African Percussion, Dance and Song with some of Ghana's finest musicians and dancers. This tour is for all levels of students Join us for the 2009 KUSUN STUDY TOUR, to Ghana, West Africa, from August 7th - September 7th. Experience four weeks of intensive workshops, tuition and performances in drumming, dance and singing. Live and study in an idyllic location on West Africa's coast. Get to know a community who will share their culture with you. Take part in performances and ceremonies. Students of any level are welcome. read full details at ghanadrumschool.com > "Deciding to do the Kusun Study Tour was definitely the best decision I have ever made..." Caroline Anderton - UK "...I feel privileged to have been a part of this wonderful and unique experience.. Ghana has a permanent place in my heart" Alanna Maguire - Australia read full details at ghanadrumschool.com > Your hosts - Ray Pereira and Nii Tettey Tetteh NII TETTEY TETTEH started playing flute and percussion with traditional cultural group 'Ebani Sounds' at the age of 16. He was a founding member of the internationally acclaimed PAN AFRICAN ORCHESTRA. He now leads one of Ghana's most innovative groups 'The Kusun Ensemble' which successfully combines traditional music with more contemporary trends. The group has travelled extensively through the US and has also performed in the UK and Australia. RAY PEREIRA has been collaborating with Tettey on a number of projects since 1994. Now based in Australia he is recognized as one of the country's leading percussionists, performing and recording with many leading jazz and contemporary artists. Ray has studied traditional drumming and percussion techniques in Cuba, New York and West Africa. Ray has taught 1000's of students around the world and his percussion school is the most popular of its kind in Australia. With years of experience, Ray is known for his ability to break read full details at ghanadrumschool.com > Bookings ALL ENQUIRIES TO Jane Pentland Kusun Study Tour PO Box 3182 UNLEY SA 5061 Australia p: +61 (0) 411 247 571 email: jane@ghanadrumschool.com Book now - places are limited. For past students comments regarding the tour please visit http://www.ghanadrumschool.com/student-comments.html The 2009 KUSUN STUDY TOUR to Ghana, West Africa, from August 7th - September 7th. WARNING!!!!! You may not want to return home after this tour..! read full details at ghanadrumschool.com >	new CD with Louie Prez out now Check out louieprez.com for details and to purchase online gigs Check out Ray's calendar for upcoming gigs Nii Tettey Tetteh Say hi to Tettey at ghanadrumschool.com drumming, dancing and singing every day under coconut palms; joyous highlife and reggae; dancing at the Guesthouse under the stars; seriouuuuuus Gin; more dancing at Labardi Beach; even more dancing at a funeral; wonderful crazy Makola Market - I'VE GOT TO GET BACK THERE AGAIN !! Bel Geitz - Adelaide, Australia The Kusun Cultural Tour is really one of the best ways to fully integrate the exploration of music, dance and culture in a total experience. Gary France Head of Percussion Studies Australian National University - Canberra Australia I will never forget living as part of this drumming, musical community - what an experience Michael O'Shaughnessy