  Hosted by Lara & Yael from Marafanyi Percussion in collaboration with artists in coastal Guinea, Conakry. |
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| March, 2007 2, 3 and 4 Week Programs Contact us Directly for details - Tel 877.904.2362 or email RootsHeartPulse@ureach.com Prices include airfare, visa, lodging, meals and drum/dance/music classes during the week. Weekends include island relaxation, cultural excursions and shopping. We will study with several generations of master artists from Wamali Percussione de Guinée, Merveilles de Guinée, Groupe de Sorel, Les Ballets Africains & Les Etoiles de Boulbinet and live comfortably and modestly in a maison near the atlantic ocean while socializing and experiencing the food, customs & traditions of local ethnic groups. Students will have the opportunity to arrange private drum, dance & music lessons, language & cooking lessons, shop the local markets and arrange for custom clothes and instruments to be made by local artistans! For further information/registration call 877 . 904 . 2362 or email
- Local cuisine is rice based with fabulous sauces combined with fish, chicken and vegetables. Fresh fruit, eggs, bread and bottled water provided as well. Vegetarian meals available by request. - Guinea's official language is French. Other tribal languages spoken include Susu, Malinke & Fula. Guinea is 85% Muslim. - Currency is Guinean franc. (US $1 = GF 1963) - Jan- Feb is the dry season - temps range from 80's-90's. - Electric current is 220V. - Valid passport and Yellow Fever vaccination required. Participants must take anti-malarial medication. For other shots and medications reccomended please contact the Center For Disease Control - $500 cancellation fee not including airline penalties if flight has already been booked - List of suggested items to bring and other pertinent advice provided upon registration.
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 Yael with Dixxen kids '05  Sory from Les Etoiles de Boulbinet '05  dance class w/ Hadja from Wamali and Merveilles '05  boat trip to Room Isle '05  Amizo performing w/ Wamali '05  boys at the house '05 |
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Please note, this program will facilitate much needed work for over 20 artists and friends in Africa - we, and they, thank you for your support!  Les Etoiles de Boulbinet at the Palais '04 all photos by Lara Gonzalez, copyright 2006 |
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