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Sidiki Dembélé: West African Traditions

Mohopolo/Ancestral Memory Weekend

,Frobisher Rooms
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Marilyn Modica

Join multi-instrumentalist Sidiki Dembélé for a percussion workshop exploring the Djembe, a drum he calls “a spiritual force, teaching us to live in peace, love, respect, humility, and tolerance.”

Sidiki Dembélé has performed and composed internationally with leading organisations including the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. In his teaching, from hands-on workshops to annual trips to the Ivory Coast, he shares the depth, spirit and cultural roots of his music.

He will also appear in the evening performance of Sithunyiwe, alongside members of the Bantu Ensemble, presenting a new work by Mthuthuzeil November with music by Mbuso Khoza, Abel Selaocoe and Nduduzo Makhathini.

Creative Collaboration Masterclasses offer a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into our artistic programme and the artists behind it.

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Age recommendation: 14+

Event information: 
Participants can bring in their own instruments if they like and should wear clothing that they feel comfortable playing in. Any questions or concerns please get in touch at [email protected] 

Meeting point:
Please meet at the Silk Street Reception

Ticketing:
A 'Workshop + Show' ticket, your ticket includes includes entry into the workshop and the Sithunyiwe / We have been sent performance at 7pm. You will receive your performance ticket at the end of the workshop.

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Frobisher Rooms

Location
The Frobisher Rooms are located on Level 4 in the main Barbican building and can be accessed by lift or stairs from Level G. 

Address
Level 4,
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.