African Drum Village Festival 2013

African musicians will come together to teach and perform at the only African music, arts and dance festival in Scotland from Tuesday 30th July until Saturday 3rd August 2013 (arrival 29th July depart 4th 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, 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 deposit tickets are available priced at £10 deposit (around £165 full price). 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.

Final year

African Drum Village have decided to call it a day and ADV this year, their 10th Birthday, will be the last in the current format. Organisers feel that under the current economic climate it is difficult to organise a quality event that means paying artists a decent wage for their work and charge an affordable price for a ticket. Organisers hope to make ADV 2013 a special occasion to mark their 10th anniversary and go out with a bang.

More information will be here when available.

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