Friday, August 15 - Monday, September 15, 2008
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 2008 KUSUN STUDY TOUR, to Ghana, West Africa, from August
15 - September 15. We are very excited to be celebrating our 10th Anniversary
this year and are planning a very special tour to celebrate this.
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.
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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
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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
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 2008 KUSUN STUDY TOUR to Ghana, West Africa, from August 15 - September
15.
WARNING!!!!! You may not want to return home after this tour..!
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full details at ghanadrumschool.com >