African Drumming & Dance in Manitou
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African Drum & Dance Classes
with Guinean Artists:
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura
& Fode Ismael Sylla
WHEN: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
DRUM class (all-levels) 11am–12:15
DANCE class (all-levels) 1pm–2:30
WHERE: Sunwater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO
Presented by:
Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts & SunWater Spa
Fode Ismael Sylla was born and raised in Guinea, West Africa. He has thrilled thousands in the U.S. and abroad with his dynamic and explosive acrobatic, breakdancing and aerialist routines. Not only an acrobat, Fode is a professional performer, gifted musician, dancer, choreographer and a popular teacher. He encourages his students to “be your authentic self” and creates community wherever he goes. He currently resides in Bend, Oregon.
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura is a master drummer and musician, a descendent of Sousou and Malinke ancestors, from Guinea, West Africa. He has been lead percussionist and musical director for African ballets across West Africa and the San Francisco Bay Area. Lamine’s passion for preserving the history and traditions of his beautiful culture is apparent in his open-hearted eagerness to share joyfully spirited, energetic rhythms that will move your soul.
TICKETS: AfricanArtsManitou.com
For more info, contact Heidi at:
aW5mbyB8IGhlaWRpYWxpbmEgISBsaWZl
303-332-8816
with Guinean Artists:
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura
& Fode Ismael Sylla
WHEN: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
DRUM class (all-levels) 11am–12:15
DANCE class (all-levels) 1pm–2:30
WHERE: Sunwater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO
Presented by:
Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts & SunWater Spa
Fode Ismael Sylla was born and raised in Guinea, West Africa. He has thrilled thousands in the U.S. and abroad with his dynamic and explosive acrobatic, breakdancing and aerialist routines. Not only an acrobat, Fode is a professional performer, gifted musician, dancer, choreographer and a popular teacher. He encourages his students to “be your authentic self” and creates community wherever he goes. He currently resides in Bend, Oregon.
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura is a master drummer and musician, a descendent of Sousou and Malinke ancestors, from Guinea, West Africa. He has been lead percussionist and musical director for African ballets across West Africa and the San Francisco Bay Area. Lamine’s passion for preserving the history and traditions of his beautiful culture is apparent in his open-hearted eagerness to share joyfully spirited, energetic rhythms that will move your soul.
TICKETS: AfricanArtsManitou.com
For more info, contact Heidi at:
aW5mbyB8IGhlaWRpYWxpbmEgISBsaWZl
303-332-8816
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