 APRIL, 2007 Third Annual  Hosted by Marafanyi Percussion in collaboration with artists in Guinea's coastal capitol, Conakry. |
Due to the unfortunate and unsafe political instability in Guinea at the present time we must post-pone our journey. Please keep our friends across the big pond in your prayers.
 Sorel Dioubate, Groupe de Sorel, '04 |
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| APRIL, 2007 2 week program $2,750 3 week program $3,350 We will study with several generations of master artists from Merveilles de Guinée, Groupe de Sorel, Wamali Percussione de Guinée, Les Ballets Africains and Les Etoiles de Boulbinet Participants will 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! 4 week & CUSTOM programs possible! Contact us Directly for details: Tel 877.904.2362 or email RootsHeartPulse@ureach.com Yes! You can stay in a hotel with air conditioning, but this will cost extra.  Boat trip to Room Isle '06 - April is the dry season - temps range from 90's, Harmattan winds and intermittent rain storms common. - 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.
- Valid passport and Yellow Fever vaccination required. - Participants must take anti-malarial medication. - For current shots and medical reccomendations please contact your physician and referrence the Center For Disease Control - $500 cancellation fee not including airline penalties if flight has already been booked - Guinea is 85% Muslim. - Currency is Guinean franc. (US $1 = GF 1963) - Electric current is 220V. - List of suggested items to bring and other pertinent advice provided upon registration. Please note, this program facilitates much-needed work for over 20 artistes and friends in Guinea, West Africa! We and they, thank YOU, for your support! |
OUR PRICES INCLUDE: Airfare, Visa, Lodging, Meals, + Weekly Drum, Dance & Music Classes Our weekends boast island relaxation, cultural and social excursions, market and boutique shopping.  Dance class w/ Mama Bah (Merveilles de Guinee), Dixxen salle, '06  Marinda with Kadi in Dixxen '06  Staff and 1/2! Arraboro, Alseny & Houssein at Boulbinet Porte, '06  Yael & Lara get an impromptu singing lesson with Sory Bangoura (Les Etoiles de Boulbinet) at Le Voile de Marriage, a national "rainforest" park in Kindia, '06  Yael eating a fig on th edge of Room Isle, '06  Drummers at Dixen Salle '06 |
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| Sorel from Groupe de Sorel photo by Lara Gonzalez copyright 2004-07. All other photos by Marinda Snow, copyright 2006-2007 |
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