Unique opportunity to enjoy African music and songs with extraordinary artists from Senegal.

The Sadio Cissohko band (evening):
Sadio and Adama are both from the famous Cissokho family, known as Griots i.e. lineage of musicians. They have travelled over from the Casamance, Senegal for a 2 month tour in the UK. How lucky are we! The band features Sadio's on kora (African harp) with bass, drum kit as well as the wonderful and beautiful singer Adama Cissokho.

The evening gig starts at 7.30 pm with local group African Junction warming up the audience with some high energy West African drum and dance.

African Singing workshop (afternoon):
Anyone who has seen or heard Jelimuso singer Adama, will know what a special opportunity this is. I had that chance in Senegal January 2010 and was gobsmacked when Edd (the bass player) said they were coming over! You don't have to know the Mandinka language, Adama will tell you the words and the meaning behind the songs. This isn't a workshop for pro singers, it's a chance to enjoy the experience - just listening to the incredible kora playing by Sadio will be pure bliss and he is a fantastic singer too!

For more info see www.eddbateman.com/sadio and www.myspace.com/adamacissokho

Timings and how to book (you can come to either or both events):

Workshop 3.30 - 5.30 pm (arrive 3.00 - 3.15 pm)
£15 adults / £7 under 18's
Book in advance via Justine by sending an email to justine@hartbeats.co.uk

You can also send a cheque payable to African Beats. Send to 9 Tudor Court, King Street, Piddington, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3BZ.
Or pay by cash on the day - but please let me know you are coming.

Concert 7.30 pm until approx 11.30 pm (license runs till 12 am).
£10 adult / £5 under 18's
Buy tickets on the door - cash please.
You don’t need to book but it would be useful to know how many are coming.
If you'd prefer to get a ticket in advance for the concert - then send a cheque payable to African Beats to the above address.

Info about the venue:
Have a look at their website: www.wycombeacademy.com
The Wycombe Academy (WAMA), on Bridge Street, is directly opposite the bus station in High Wycombe

Need more info?
Call Justine on 07773047684 or email justine@hartbeats.co.uk

See you there!
Justine

There is also an African Singing workshop led by Adama, with Sadio accompanying on kora. 3.30 - 5.30pm. Workshop need to be booked in advance by contacting me via justine@hartbeats.co.uk or 07773047684

Location: The Wycombe Academy (opposite the bus station), Bridge Street, High Wycombe, Bucks