# Event Details - **Event Name**: KanKouran 42nd Annual Conference and Concert 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 12:30 pm – Sun, 31 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: KANKOURAN WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS: Coming Together As One... “Gnakafou Gnakekelinti”About this EventKanKouran’s 42nd Annual Conference and Concert!COMING TOGETHER AS ONE (Gnakefou Gnakekelinti)August 29–31, 2025 | Washington, D.C. | Labor Day WeekendJoin KanKouran West African Dance Company for a powerful weekend of dance, drum, and cultural connection. This year’s celebration begins with the 42nd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference, hosted at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, followed by our major concert performance on Saturday, August 30 at 8 PM at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium.Experience three days of Master Classes led by world-renowned Master Artists from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Liberia, and the Congo—offering traditional instruction passed down through generations. Open to all levels, the conference is a dynamic gathering of dancers, drummers, and cultural enthusiasts from around the globe.LIVE CONCERT EVENT:This year’s Concert production, COMING TOGETHER AS ONE (Gnakefou Gnakekelinti), celebrates the music and dance of Mali, Senegal, and Guinea through the artistic traditions that KanKouran preserves.KanKouran’s Executive Artistic Director, Assane Konte, will present an elaborate showcase of choreography that demonstrates a riveting and highly energized array of traditional dances that celebrate the unifying cultures of West Africa. The concert production will feature KanKouran’s Senior, Junior, and Children’s Companies, participants from the Adult Community Dance Class, and guest artists.***LOCATIONS***CONCERT VENUEHoward University’s Cramton Auditorium2455 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20059CONFERENCE VENUE & HOST HOTELWashington Marriott Capitol Hill175 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20002$199/night (Single/Double Rooms)**CUT-OFF DATE FOR RESERVATION BLOCK: AUGUST 8 **Reservations Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1741103853024&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlinkAll classes and Vendor markets are available at the conference venue.2025 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)WORKSHOPS (ONE FEE AT THE DOOR): $25.00FRIDAY, AUGUST 29Dance: Idy Ciss (Djembe) 12:30pm-2:00pmDance: Djeneba Sako (Djembe) 2:15pm-3:45pmDance: Sue Ann Forde (Djembe) 4:00pm-5:30pmDance: Babacar N’Diaye (Sabar) 5:45pm-7:15pmDance: Youssouf Koumbassa (Djembe) 7:30pm-9:00pmSATURDAY, AUGUST 30Dance: Mabiba Baegne (Congolese) 9:00am-10:30amDance: Marie Basse-Wiles (Djembe) 10:45am-12:15pmDrum: Brehim “Brigo” Gueye (Sabar) 12:00pm-1:00pmDance: Naomi & Ibrahima Diouf (Liberian) 12:30pm-2:00pmDrum: Fode Bangoura (Djembe) 1:00pm-2:00pmDance: Oumou Faye (Djembe) 2:15pm-3:45pmDance: Mouminatou Camara (Djembe) 4:00pm-5:30pm42ND Annual Concert: COMING TOGETHER AS ONE8pm Cramton Auditorium - Howard UniversitySUNDAY, AUGUST 31Dance: Youssouf Koumbassa (Djembe) 9:00am-10:30amDance: Tacko Sissoko (Djembe) 10:45am-12:15pmDance: Djeneba Sako (Djembe) 12:30pm-2:00pmDrum: Medoune Gueye (Kutiro) 1:00pm-2:00pmDrum: Papa Assane M’Baye (Djembe) 2:00pm-3:00pmDance: Idy Ciss (Sabar/Serer) 2:15pm-3:45pmDrum: Fode Camara (Djembe) 3:00pm-4:00pmDance: Marie Basse-Wiles (Kutiro) 4:00pm-5:30pmDance: Mouminatou Camara (Djembe) 5:45pm-7:15pmDance: Mariama Basse (Sabar) 7:30pm-9:00pmWorkshop Instructors & Guest Artists:This year’s conference welcomes an extraordinary lineup of Master Artists and guest instructors, including: Abdoulaye Diop, Aboubacar Soumah, Alioune Faye, Aly Guisse, Babacar N’Diaye, Balla Sy, Brehim “Brigo” Gueye, Cheikh N’Dong, Djeneba Sako, Elhadji Mbor Faye, Fode Bangoura, Fode Camara, Idy Ciss, Ibrahima Diouf, Magatte Sow, Mabiba Baegne, Madiou Diouf, Marie Basse-Wiles, Mariama Basse, Medoune Yacine Gueye, Mouminatou Camara, Moustapha M’Baye, Naomi Diouf, Oumou Faye, Papa Assane M’Baye, Sue Ann Forde, Tacko Sissoko, Youssouf KoumbassaThank you for your continued support! We look forward to celebrating!✨ What to Expect:Over 20 Master Classes led by internationally recognized Master TeachersA welcoming environment for all levels: from beginners to professionalsCultural immersion through dance, drum, and dialogueVibrant vendor market featuring African clothing, instruments, art, and moreNetworking and fellowship with artists, educators, and cultural practitionersDAY 1| FRI| AUG 292025 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ?: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: IDY CISS?: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: DJENEBA SAKO ?: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: SUE ANN FORDE ?: 05:45 PM - 07:15 PM DANCE (SABAR)Host: BABACAR N'DIAYE?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: YOUSSOUF KOUMBASSA DAY 2 | SAT|AUG 302025 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ?: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMDANCE (CONGOLESE)Host: MABIBA BAEGNE ?: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: MARIE BASSE WILES?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMDRUM (SABAR)Host: BREHIM "BRIGO" GUEYE ?: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMDANCE (LIBERIAN)Host: NAOMI & IBRAHIMA DIOUF ?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMDRUM (DJEMBE)Host: FODE BANGOURA ?: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: OUMOU FAYE ?: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: MOUMINATOU CAMARA ?: 08:00 PMKanKouran’s 42nd Annual Concert "Coming Together as One"Info: This year’s Concert production, COMING TOGETHER AS ONE (GNAKEFOU GNAKEKELINTI), celebrates the music and dance of Mali, Senegal, and Guinea through the artistic traditions that KanKouran preserves. KanKouran’s Executive Artistic Director, Assane Konte, will present an elaborate showcase of choreography that demonstrates a riveting and highly energized array of traditional dances that celebrate the unifying cultures of West Africa. The concert production will feature KanKouran’s Senior, Junior, and Children’s Companies, participants from the Adult Community Dance Class, and guest artists.DAY 3| SUN| AUG 312025 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ?: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: YOUSSOUF KOUMBASSA?: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: TACKO SISSOKO ?: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: DJENEBA SAKO?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMDRUM (KUTIRO)Host: MEDOUNE GUEYE ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMDRUM (DJEMBE)Host: PAPA ASSANE M'BAYE?: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PMDANCE (SABAR/SERER)Host: IDY CISS ?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMDRUM (DJEMBE)Host: FODE CAMARA ?: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PMDANCE (KUTIRO)Host: MARIE BASSE-WILES?: 05:45 PM - 07:15 PMDANCE (DJEMBE)Host: MOUMINATOU CAMARA?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PMDANCE (SABAR)Host: MARIAMA BASSE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/kankouran-42nd-annual-conference-and-concert-2025/100001414033023839 - **Event Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, workshops, art, business, conferences, performances, labor-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fkankouran-42nd-annual-conference-and-concert-2025-tickets-1414033023839 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Washington Marriott Capitol Hill (Conference Classes ONLY) - **lat**: 38.9036072 - **long**: -77.0049576 - **full address**: Washington Marriott Capitol Hill (Conference Classes ONLY), 175 L Street Northeast, Washington, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Kankouran West African Dance Company (https://allevents.in/org/kankouran-west-african-dance-company/17785826) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a1d84fa45468edf80ed8f628e1a15a7cb69841b858760ed22d110799b0b90c46-rimg-w1200-h825-dc151515-gmir.jpg?v=1750427398 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3a48ff0a123b378e9d8ddb922c9870f8fa5c5b687e91aa8b955736e20f7a0542-rimg-w400-h400-dc141414-gmir.jpg?v=1750427398 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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