A big part of Hooked on Drums' mission is to provide urban youth increased access to the very best instruction with masters of the tradition. A major contribution to this end was made in the spring of 2003, when we organized and facilitated workshops with Famoudou Konate for our youth students at Kennicott Park in Chicago in 2003--at no charge to the Park District, the participants or their parents.The event culminated in a community performance that was free and open to the public. The Chicago Djembe Project and Hooked on Drums Kids, joined by Famoudou Konate, performed for an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.
The pictures are priceless.
Famoudou Konate working with kids in Hooked on Drums Program at Kennicott Park, 2003...
The Performance:
Kids Entering the stage for performance with Famoudou Konate at Kennicott Park
An appreciative audience waits in anticipation
Famoudou Konate also performed with the Chicago Djembe Project and its adult Woodshed class:
Famoudou Konate with the Chicago Djembe Project
Chicago Djembe Project/Hooked on Drums instructor Lilian Friedberg on solo djembe with Famoudou Konate
Here's a clip from the show:
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