On 20th January we had a ‘Come and Try’ day. Check out the photos of all the lovely people who came along.
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‘Foloko’ with Babara Bangoura – photos
For our end of year drum and dance show we had the pleasure of hosting Babara Bangoura – Guinean djembe player extraordinaire from Belgium.…
Camp Samatou 2018 – photos
This year we held a four-day drum and dance camp over the Melbourne Cup weekend. It was our biggest and best yet! Check out the photos.
Yeni Kuti dance workshop – photos
Yeni Kuti (daughter of the legendary Fela Kuti) came to Australia from Nigeria to teach some Afrobeat workshops. Melbourne Djembe hosted one of these workshops in Brunswick.
Tsingtao Festival with Fode Bangoura
Simon and Mitzi just got back from Qingdao, China, where they were privileged to perform with some world class drummers. Check out the photos.
Interview with Oumou Faye
Oumou Faye is our superstar African dancer who will be teaching at Camp Samatou this year. Read more about her.
Buddha’s Day & Multicultural Festival 2018
Buddha’s Day is coming up again! See Wassawumba and student performances at Federation Square Sunday 20th May. Free event
Luna Park flash mob photos
Check out the pics of this spectacular street performance from 4th March 2018
Sounds of Africa Festival
Sounds of Africa festival occurs at CERES environment park each year in December and is a central hub for African Culture, Arts, Music and Food in Melbourne. It was the perfect way to see out the year!
Camp Samatou 2017 in review
Camp Samatou this year was the best one yet. Three action-packed days of drumming, dancing and singing with artists Mohamed Bangoura ‘Bangouraké’, Naby Bangoura,…
