African Drum Village festival 2012

African musicians will come together to teach and perform at the only African music, arts and dance festival in Scotland from Tuesday 31st July until Saturday 4th August 2012 (arrival 30th July depart 5th August) at Kirkton of Glen Isla, in Angus.

Line-up

Seckou Keita, Chartwell Dutiro, Iya Sako, Nansady Keita, Grassroots, Mohamed Gueye, Awa Goudiaby, Jally Kebba Susso, Mocolou Sawane, Samba Sene & Diwan, and more to be announced.

With drumming teachers offering 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

Early bird tickets are no longer available. Tickets are priced at £165 for adults and £22 for children. There is laos a deposit option available. 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.

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