Trip to Guinea with Boka Kouyate!
December 13th 2026 to
January 3rd 2027
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Guinea with Boka Kouyate.
We'll be based in Kankan, the second-largest city in Guinea and the heart of the Maninka regions. Kankan is surrounded by Hamana, Gberedou, Sankaran, and Wassolon, all rich in traditional rhythms and within an hour's drive.
We will have a welcoming Doundounba performance with Boka's traditional music and dance company: Gnankoumandouwa and friends.
Our program includes Djembé, Doundouns, Dance, Singing and Balafon.
Our daily schedule will feature:
*Three classes per day ( 2 Drum classes, 1 Dance class).
Singing and Balafon classes will be at different times.
*Participation in local ceremonies, including Mamaya (traditional dance in Kankan), weddings, visits to busy market places, and historical sites.
*On Sundays, after the morning classes and lunch, we'll embark on road trips to neighboring villages as Baro, Sangbarala, Hamana Balato, Dalabani, Sorydou.
We will also celebrate New Year's Eve with Boka's traditional music and dance company: Gnankoumandouwa.
