Author page: Hona Festival

Dauda Conteh hails from Sierra Leone in West Africa. From an early age he was a member of the National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone, with which he has participated in festivals in Africa, Europe and Asia. He is a dancer (african, contemporary, afro-contemporary dance, acrobatics) and percussionist (djembe, dundun). In this workshop,…

Geo Christakis, a professional percussionist specializing in West African music, will lead a workshop focused on the djembe and dun duns. With years of experience in traditional African rhythms, Geo will guide participants through essential techniques, traditional rhythmic patterns, and the cultural stories behind the music. 

Hi! This is Reo from Japan. Let's learn some fun and easy patterns together!  I want to share & teach you some easy & feel good patterns and also a positive mind set for trying to help you beyond the wall!  And I'm going to teach you Basic beatbox technique and sharing a how to…

Join Dan Mulqueen for a workshop focused on expanding your playing techniques and integrating new elements into your own unique style. This session is designed to provide you with practical tools for composition and groove writing, no matter your preferred genre. In this workshop, we will explore the art of percussive playing, transforming ideas into…