African Drum Beat is dedicated to West African drumming and percussion.
www.african-drumming.co.uk: African drums, djembe, drumming and dancing holidays in Gambia, West Africa. Formed several years ago, it is run by a group of dedicated and
enthusiastic musicians from the UK, Gambia, Guinea and other West African
countries. Its roots stem from a love of traditional African percussion and
dance, particularly from the Mandingue (or Malinke) culture.
BoumBoum Drum Workshops work with the West African Mandinka traditions of music, dance and song in Cornwall
British Arts is a directory of the Arts in the UK Casabéné
is a beautiful house built by a French couple in love with Casamance. Facing the ocean the house can welcome up to 12 people.
Cultural Co-peration celebrates Britain's multi-rooted cultural heritage and encourages interaction among artists of diverse origins now settled in the UK by promoting international understanding through the arts Dancing Turtle is a London based world music label and promotions network. To listen to Sabari live performance, select Lounge, Events, Merdeka April 06 and play. Directorytravelling.net focuses on travel informaton and resouces such as travel agents, flight reservations, travel packages, tourism education, luggage and accessories, business travelers, online booking, passport and visa services and more.
Djembe.co.uk is a precious source of information on drumming events, performances and workshops, and a forum for the community of djembe players and enthusiasts in the UK Djembe-drumset.com presents the different activities of Maarten Shepers, a drummer and percussionist specialised in djembe and dun dun, living in France Entsweb is UK Entertainment, Music and Leisure Directory Kartong Festivalin the Gambia, situated on the other side of the river from Abéné, is a celebration of local and international music and culture, strengthening local traditions and lifestyles by creating both community and international bonds through music and the arts Kayeba is the Association of the natives of Abene living in Europe (Association des Ressortissants d'Abene en Europe) www.myspace.com/abenefestivalo is a French webpage regarding Abene Festivalo Real Africa is guesthouse in Bakau in the Gambia. They have a short Roots music Festival just before Abene Festivalo and offer a discount rate to those who would like to stay with them before heading to Abene. Their motto is: Relaxed, value for money no pretense, holiday in Gambia.
www.senegal-abene.com In this site, you will find information about Abene and in particular a beautiful traditional round hut house with all comfort in an exotic garden that you can rent alone, in couple or with a small group. The owner is a German lady who has been living in Abene for 6 years.
Senegalaisement is a very complete guide of Senegal (in French)
Village Hotel Kalissai is a luxury compound and gourmet restaurant on the beach near Abene Village
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