Beats for Education

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courtesy Limanya Drum & Dance

Limanya Drum & Dance pose for a picture.

Limanya Drum & Dance

Mandjou Mara and Maya Kadakia of Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble coordinate this annual fundraiser concert for Fansiga Village School in Guinea, West Africa. Beats for Education begins with drum and dance classes by Mara and Kadakia, followed by plenty of music for dancing by Limanya, Atimevu, Drum Power, Sunday Wahala, Kikeh Mato and Los Chechos.

media release: Beats for Education is an annual community celebration of West African and African diaspora drum and dance arts, and a fundraiser for Fansiga Village School in Guinea, West Africa. The fun and irresistibly danceable evening showcases traditional and contemporary music and dance from West Africa and South America, with professional and community group performances.

The fundraiser is organized by Mandjou Mara and Maya Kadakia of Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble. Mandjou Mara is a master drummer and griot from Guinea who now lives and teaches in Madison.

$10 suggested minimum donation, children under 12 free.

2023 Schedule

2:00- Welcome

2:05- Mandjou's Drum Class

2:10- Maya's UW and Community Dance Classes

2:20- Drum Power

3:00- Atsimevu Drum and Dance

3:45- Limanya Drum & Dance Ensemble

4:30- Sunday Wahala

5:45- Mandjou Mara & Kikeh Mato Afro Pop

7:00- Alejandro Punbra and Los Chechos