# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Please join internationally acclaimed Grandmaster Drummer Bolokada Conde for an unforgettable weekend of traditional Malinke drumming.About this EventOriginally from Morowaya, Guinea, Conde served as the Lead Soloist of Les Percussions de Guinée, Guinea's National Ballet, for over a decade. A dedicated educator, he has taught around the world, including a tenure as full-time Visiting Artist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2008 to 2011. He recently returned from an extended engagement in China. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/90bf1040-a693-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg What you'll learn:Authentic West African rhythms, foundational and advanced hand technique, solo phrasing, and cultural context rooted in the Malinke tradition. All levels are welcome. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/90f9cf50-a693-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w572-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg Registration:This listing covers the Ferndale sessions (September 3–5). A separate listing is available for the Sunday, September 6 session in Mount Clemens — see that listing to register for Sunday.Tickets are available by the day. If you're interested in registering for individual sessions rather than a full day, contact Hamisi directly at Hamisi_00@yahoo.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/91313300-a693-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w572-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ferndale/grandmaster-bolokada-conde-detroit-workshop-2026/100001996769353889 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: First United Methodist Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 268.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ferndale - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: First United Methodist Church - **lat**: 42.4571498 - **long**: -83.1331103 - **full address**: First United Methodist Church, 22331 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/af355d2b196f3a90b0bb7fbc515b7cfabfd08743bebee4c4bbf7d2e5f4ae87dd-rimg-w1024-h768-dcd8d8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1785915251 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026 being held? - **A:** Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026 takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 22331 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026? - **A:** Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026 is organized by Luke Sasek. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grandmaster Bolokada Conde - Detroit Workshop 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ferndale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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