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COBA is a company dedicated to preserving the traditions in African music and dance. Includes biographies for the artists and mission statement.
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COBA Collective Of Black Artists COBA (Collective Of Black Artists) Inc....Introduction to the wonderful Afro-Uruguayan rhythm of "Candombe": its origin, its sound, images, and many of the people involved.
http://www.candombe.com
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African Dance Resources from Artslynx We are always adding material about the music and culture of the Ewe and other African ethnic groups, along with related graphics, sound, and videos that you can download. Free to Dance Website from the PBS Special offers an extensive...Masankho is a multi - disciplinary performing artist, facilitator, spiritual Guide. He is also a life coach and stress management expert. He brings many unique talents to all his work.
http://www.ucandanc.org
Promoting the music and dance of West African cultures.
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One World Arts Exchange ...A traditional African and Caribbean dance troupe based in London. Encourages and supports programs, policies and opportunities that ensure the ongoing development, presentation and promotion of African/Caribbean Arts and Cultures through music and dance.
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Chakatcha Main Page ...Mustafa Abdul-Aleem has created a performing arts ensemble featuring traditional African instruments and musical concepts. The 40 piece orchestra is based in Nashville, Tennessee and offers performances at schools and colleges.
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African Culture University Drum and Dance Ensemble Ensemble features experienced, yet youthful drummers and dancers specializing in traditional music and dance from Africa. Their performance speaks with the energy and the spirit of cultures emanating from Africa. They move to timeless melodies and rhythms from the African...Home of the Mbongi Dance Theater Project and Online Center for Congolese Culture, founded by Titos Sompa, Master dancer, drummer, and choregrapher from the Congo.
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Mbongi Village! ...This is a San Francisco Bay area professional Brazilian dance and music company with strong African, Latin, and Caribbean influences.
http://www.gofogo.com/index.htm
A variety of Congolese dance & drum related information, from classes and workshops to upcoming performances, bios on master teachers, and links connecting you to related sites.
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Congorhythms: Congolese Dance and Drum Workshops Thanks to all who made the Summer Congolese Dance and Drum Workshop a great success. See some photo highlights from Camp We look forward to seeing you at the workshop on Maui February 16 through February 26 News and Events...Led by Kadiatou Conte, a native of the Republic of Guinea and formerly of the world renown Ballets National Djoliba, they are one of Washington D.C.'s premiere contemporary West African dance and music ensembles offering performances, classes and workshops.
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Balafon West African Dance Ensemble balafon.org;http www.angelfire.com/on/balafon;...Website of professional dancer, choreographer, and costume designer Charles Ahovissi, former member of the Ballet National of Benin, who is currently performing and teaching African dance in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Celebrate Africa with Charles Ahovissi, Professional Dancer, Performer, Choreographer, Costume Designer and Tailor from Benin, West Africa Charles is a professional dancer, performer, choreographer and costume designer. e shares his love and knowledge of African culture through teaching, dancing, drumming, and singing. His goal in his language Fon is, Ho ho we nou kpodote or our origin...Traditional West African dancing and drumming workshops and performances led by Adjei Apenteng of Ghana, now based in Oslo, Norway. He also teaches classes in Ghana, Scandinavia and throughout Europe. [English and Norwegian]
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.:AdjeiDance This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....An African performing troupe composed of Danish and Tanzanian artists who perform and teach African dance and drumming workshops all over Europe and produce a yearly summer dance camp.
http://www.utamaduni.dk/eng
A traditional West African dance-drumming club in Marin County, CA. offering classes and performances in Anlo-Ewe and other West African music & dance styles from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
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Alokli West African Dance-Drumming Club African music dance styles from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. Recently we've become a publisher as well, with a new African songbook w/ CD available and more goodies on the way. You'll find a lot of articles, photos, audio and...A list of Los Angeles African Music and Drum and Dance related events and classes.
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africanbeat.com Los Angeles Drum and Dance Events African music around the world join the AfricanMusic mail list Sponsored in part by: Noisy Toys Drums and Percussion a great little store in Los Angeles to visit or eShop! Africanbeat Artist's Websites Kofi Afandolo Kwashi Amuvuvor Francis Awe Prince...Presents an annual season of two downtown Oakland, CA concerts to promote and create and premiere work on African American themes, fostering knowledge and appreciation of African and African-derived dance forms.
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Welcome to Dimensions Dance Theater Inspiring, moving, exciting. Enter here...CK Ladzekpo, San Francisco Bay Area African musician, composer and choreographer, presents links to local classes, African performing ensembles, and online cultural instruction in dance, drumming, and the history of sacred rituals.
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C. K. Ladzekpo African Music and Dance A hypermedia preview of a forthcoming LearningWare interactive CD-ROM Sacred rituals of the Ewe people of Ghana, Togo, and Benin CK's African Music and Dance Ensemble Secular Scenes from African Dance-Drumming A little about C. K. Ladzekpo Concert of African...Yousouff Koumbassa, former dancer of the National Ballet of Guinea, teaches in New York and offers instructional videos. Site also features his biography, and information about the classes.
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Welcome to West African Dance Welcome to West African Dance...Sharing the spirit of Ga people with the world, this company does traditional and contemporary African music and dance from Ghana. Check out the US tour dates and discography.
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Nii Tetty Tetteh and the Kusun Ensemble KUSUN MUSIC CALENDAR NEWS PHOTOS LINKS CONTACT FEBRUARY OCTOBER Sharing the Spirit of Ga People with the World LIKE THIS SITE click here to quickly RECOMMEND IT to your friends This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit...Ghanaian dancer Cynthia Lønborg performs African dances and entertainment in Denmark and Europe, with performance, drumming, workshops and entertainment. Site features classes information, pictures and event schedule.
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Afrikansk dans Africa Dance African dancers Afrikanske dansere AFRICADANCE.dk English Dansk The Website of dancer Cynthia Lnborg African dance shows: performance, drumming, workshops and entertainment. Hjemmeside for danseren Cynthia Lnborg Afrikansk dans: forestillinger med trommer og dansere, undervisning og underholdning. NEWS New video clips added Nye videoklip er...Non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and appreciation of traditional West African music, dance, theater, and culture. With biographies, reviews, and calendar of events and workshops.
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Diamano Coura West African Dance Company: HOME NEW! KQED's Spark Video of Diamano Coura online! Copyright 2005 Diamano Coura 1428 Alice Street, Oakland CA 94612 510-733-1077 diamanoc@aol.com...Charitable organisation based in the UK, promoting African culture through dance, music and drama. Features history, pictures and booking information.
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Adanta African Dance and Theatre Association We are a charitable organisation based in the UK. For over five years we have actively promoted African culture through dance, music and drama; in the UK and Overseas. We invite you to share with us this rich cultural heritage....San Francisco-based group founded and managed by Masankho Banda.
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Kamsisi Dance and Rhythm Ensemble Why are the email addresses spelled out instead of using and symbols? To avoid detection by address harvesting spambots. Home |Photo Gallery SchedulePast Performances Promotional Flyers Links Kamsisi Mailing List...This dance company has offered african and afro-contemporary dance with its «Récréation Primitive» Ballet and its workshops, and master classes.
http://www.lacalebasse.org/
LEDA is a Missoula, Montana based dancing and drumming ensemble offering performances and workshops centered on traditional West African music and dance, as taught by native master teachers.
http://www.ledadanceanddrum.org/
National dance company of the Republic of Guinea. Includes tour dates, news, and music.
http://www.lesballetsafricains.com/
African and Caribbean cultural arts ensemble. They perform African and Caribbean traditional dance, drumming, song, storytelling, and folk music.
http://www.nzingadance.org.uk/
West African dance choreographer and instructor in Los Angeles. With biography, media coverage and contact information.
http://www.nzinghacamara.com/
Afro-Haitian dance company, promoting Haitian folkloric dance, traditional rhythms, culture, and heritage in the Caribbean and the U.S.
http://www.tamboula.com/