African Drum Village festival '10

African musicians have come together to teach and perform in the only African music, arts and dance festival in Scotland from Tuesday 3rd until Saturday 7th August 2010 (arrival 2nd depart 8th) at Kirkton of Glen Isla, in Angus.

Line-up

With drumming teachers, Seckou Keita, Nansady Keita, Chartwell Dutiro, Diene Sagna, Iya Sako, Jally Susso, Mocolou Sawane, Ben Lawrence, Su Hart, Denise Row, Grassroots, Idrissa Camara, Ali Bangoura, and Sens Sagna, booked so far, there will be classes for total beginners right up to those looking for advanced techniques. There will also be new classes in solo drumming plus instrument tuition including m’bira, balafon and kora, and traditional song and dance from various parts of Africa.

In the evening there will be performances. Other events include drum circles, storytelling, and arts and crafts activities. There's obviously a very scenic camp site and decorated African village, luxury toilets and hot showers.

Tickets

Tickets are priced at £170 for adults and £22 for children. To buy tickets, click here.

Ticket prices include free camping, some complementary therapies are also included as part of the ticket price. There is also be a chill-out zone for those who feel like unwinding after a full day's activity.

More information will be here when available.