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Sekou Kompo

6 Rookery Close, Kelsall, Tarporley
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0LF
Tel: 07586 907620
Web: http://www.sekoukompo.co.uk

Local musician, Sekou Kompo, is now teaching two regular African Drumming classes at venues in Kelsall and Chester. Sekou who is originally from Guinea Conakry, West Africa has performed all over the world with prestigious companies such as: Tamala Africa Drum and Dance Company, Fatala Dance Group and Batafon. He was recently seen performing at a charity event in Chester at Fiesta Havana supporting the 3rd World Hope Charity and is delighted to be teaching classes in the North West. Sekou said, “I have always had a love and passion for music being, as I was, born into a family of Griots. My journey started at the age of 5 years when my father, who is a drummer and dancer himself, first introduced me to playing a djembe drum. From that moment on I was hooked and I have spent my life so far researching, teaching, performing and developing my passion for music.” Sekou continued stating that, “it is this passion that I wish to extend to students and audiences regardless of their level or previous experience of African drumming.” Sekou is teaching two regular classes: Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Wesley Church, St. John’s Street in Chester and on Saturdays 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Kelsall Methodist Church, Chapel Bank, Kelsall. Further details can be found on Sekou’s website: www.sekoukompo.co.uk or by calling 07586 907 620 or by emailing sekoukompo@yahoo.co.uk . Sekou’s classes are always fun and enjoyable and are open to anyone from complete beginners to advanced players. You will enjoy learning traditional authentic African rhythms under the expert guidance of Sekou and also have opportunities to work towards performances in the local community. We guarantee you a warm welcome!

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