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SUMMARY:Mohata Drum & Dance Study Tour with Mohamed Bangoura - Jan-Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the authentic heartbeat of West Africa & immerse yourself in Guinea’s rich drumming and dance traditions in an enriching & unforgettable music & cultural tour\nStudy with master drummers and dancers in the vibrant epicentre of African music \nTake your drumming and dance skills to new heights through intensive daily training while experiencing the blissful chaos and pure magic of Guinea’s culture \nLearn traditional rhythms\, dances\, and techniques passed down through generations \nMohata is presented by Mohamed Bangoura and provides participants with the ultimate African experience\, focusing on the musical and dance traditions of Guinea. The Mandinke people\, having created the djembe some 7 centuries ago\, are the rightful holders of this ancient tradition. \nIn Matam\, Conakry\, the vibrant epicentre for music and dance training in Africa\, we present an incredible opportunity to learn rhythms and dances from the highest calibre artists. \nReady to book? Click here ›\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nProgramme\nDaily programme will generally comprise morning & afternoon\n1.5 hours sessions: \n2 x drumming or dance classes\n1 x dun dun dance  \nClasses cater for the comfort range and experience levels of all participants from beginners to advanced. \nBe part of the end of tour performance\nwith local community in a truly authentic\nlocal celebration. \nEvenings & weekends will be filled with laughing\, jamming\, outings to authentic local venues and a chance to experience performances by Ballet African and\ngoing to Doundounba Parties.  \n\nPlanned Itinerary \nWeek 1: Conakry\, capital of Guinea \nWeek 2: Travel to one of the\ngorgeous island off the coast \nWeek 3: Return to Conakry before heading to the idyllic beaches of Belle Air \nWeek 4: Return to Conakry for\nshowcase before heading home \n\nYour Instructors \nBangoura Ke – Djembe\n(Griot Master Djembe) \nLayeba Ramos Cissse – Djembe (Director/performer with Ballet Sankaran) \nMarietou Camera – Dance\n(Performer with Ballet Sourahata)  \nPlus an entourage of accompanying musicians uniting to showcase their rich musical and dance traditions. \nMohamed Bangoura\naka “Bangoura Ke” \nMohamed Bangoura\, was born into a Griot family in Guinea\, West Africa and is considered a West African drum master\, one of Guinea’s finest. \nMohamed has been sharing his musical heritage\, culture and West African customs by teaching drumming and dancing to students globally. \n\n“Going to Guinea took my drumming and cultural understanding to an entirely new level – my life will never be the same.” – JADE T. \n\n\nPrices\nDrum OR Dance tuition $4500\nDrum AND Dance tuition $4900 \nMOHATA DRUM AND DANCE COURSE\nMorning & afternoon classes\nMonday –  Friday over 4 weeks.\nDrums will be provided for use. \nAll group tuition\, meals\, accommodation and internal transport are included in the price. \nAll instruments played during the tour (djembes\, flutes\, balafons\, koras\, dun duns) may be purchased and taken home\nby students. \n\nAbout the Study Program \nThe Mohata drum & dance study tour is designed to meet your individual needs. With classes for beginner level or more advanced. Our teachers are highly experienced experts and will make sure to challenge you and also guide you as you progress on your musical journey. \nThere will be morning and afternoon lessons for approximately 1.5hrs per lesson for both drumming and dancing. There will also be opportunities for group jamming\, singing lessons and opportuinity to witness and experience many styles of Guinea’s amazing drum\, dance and music culture. \nWhether it be drum\, dance\, or a combination of the two\, you will be encouraged and challenged to develop as far as you want to go! \nDrumming\n\nWe offer you world class Djembe and Dunun teachers that come from a rich musical and cultural background. Offering some exciting traditonal and contemporary African drumming rhythms.\nOur team of Master Drummers are great fun and dedicated to push you to grow and get the most out of your experience.\nEach class will feature the Master drummer and a support team of amazing dun dun players and local musicians. Sharing their songs\, accompaniments\, breaks\, technique and solos.\n\nDance\n\nFor those interested in dance\, this is an amazing opportunity to learn from the source. Featuring 2 x 1.5 hour dance classes each dance\, you can choose to focus on that or also do drum classes as well.\nYou will have amazing and inspiring dance teachers that will share the cultural context of the dance moves whilst accompanied by awesome live drumming\nGet fit whilst developing your endurance\, technique form and repertoire.\n\nExtra Tuition Option \nThere will be time for individual private lessons in a range of instruments including: Djembe\, Dun Dun\, dance\, singing\, Balafon (tradtional wooden xylophone) and Kora (traditional stringed instument) \nDrums & More  \n\nAll drums will be provided for use during the tour. We will be offering premium\, Guinea made Djembes from local master drum makers.\nIn addition you will have the opportunity to see how the drums are made as well as being able to purchase your own to bring back home.\nDjembe\, dun dun\, African percussion Ballaphone and Kora also available\n\nAccomodation \n‘Mohata’ means ‘my home’ and you will be welcome at Mohamed’s home with his extended family\, friends and community. \nWe will be staying in Mohamed’s 10 bedroom / 10 bathroom house situated on a peacful riverfront property in the capital city Conakry. Settle in to the local lifestyle and rooms will be basic twin share or single (depending on availability) each featuring own bathroom. \nFood On Tour \nEach day you can expect fresh home cooked meals with a variety of local and western style dishes. You can expect fresh fruits and vegetables\, rice\, meats\, delicious local sauces as well as western type food such as pasta and fresh baked Baguettes. \nVegetarians and special dietary requirements can be catered for so please let us know your dietary requirements. \nCeremonies & Cultural Excursions\nThis journey will feature a variety of opportunities to see the local life in Guinea and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant culture. Cultural ceremonies\, often including traditional drum and dance\, are a big part of the daily life in Guinea. We will have the opportunity to do some cultural excursions and hopefully witness local ceremonies depending on what is on offer at the time. \nActivities and excursions: \n\nVisiting local markets\n‘Dundunba’ Guinea style drum and dance cultural events\nBoat trip and visiting beautiful\, local islands\nVillage trip – journey to see traditional village life\nConcerts and live music\nLocal nightclubs in Conakry\n\nShopping\nThere will be opportunities to visit local markets for shopping and to take in the sights and local culture. Choose your own African fabrics and have the local tailors make you colourful African clothes. Plus check out the local instruments plus arts and crafts of Guinea. \nTour Rates \n\n$4500 Drum or Dance\n$4900 Drum and Dance\n\nThe Tour rate includes: \n\nGroup Airport transfers\nAccommodation for 4 weeks\n3 freshly cooked meals a day\n\n* Private tuition and optional excursions are not included so we suggest bringing some extra cash for these things and shopping\n** The Tour rate does not include Airfares\, Visas\, Travel Insurance or Drums \n\nGetting There\nFROM AUSTRALIA \nTour goers are responsible for booking and paying for their own airfare. Fares usually range from $3000 – $4000\, depending on where you depart and who you book with. Keep in mind that prices tend to rise after the 30th of June. \n\nContact us as Mohamed has a travel agent that may be able to offer a group discount if we book together\n\nAirline options include: Emirates\, Qatar\, Qantas\, Turkish\, KLM\, Kenyan\, Ethiopian \nFROM OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD \nYou are welcome to fly in from anywhere\, however arrival time needs to be considered carefully so you arrive in time to join us for the transport to the house. \nTRAVEL INSURANCE \nEach person is responsible for their own travel and medical insurance. Please arrange your own traval insurance policy for the journey. \n*link for travel insurance \nVisas\nAll Tour goers will need a Guinea visa\, which must be arranged personally before the commencement of the tour. \nAPPLYING FROM AUSTRALIA \nVisa applications can be done online \nGuinea visa \nhttps://www.paf.gov.gn/visa \nOther FAQ’s\n\nThere will be wi-fi available at the house\, however\, consider that it may not be the quality that you are used to at home.\nATM’s are available in town to withdraw cash in local currency\nIt is also recommended to bring some US or EU currency as a back up to exchange to local currency for incidentals and shopping.\n\n\n  \n\nReady to book? How to apply:\n1. Email us to register:\nFor bookings & enquiries: \nSaul: 0425 283 382\ninfo@souldrummer.com.au \nMohamed: – 0415 297 104\nBangourake24@mail.com   \n2. Payment\nA $1\,500 deposit is required upon booking and secures your accommodation.\nThe remaining balance should be settled by 1st Nov 2025 or at your earliest convenience. \nPayment can be made via EFT to:\nMr Mohamed Bangoura\nANZ bank\nBSB: 012235\nAccount: 5645 26112
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