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Drumroots presents: Djembe Workshop with Iya Sako rescheduled for 10 April 2022

Drumroots are proud to present a very special drumming workshop with our dear friend and world-renowned djembe Master Iya Sako! Expect some amazing traditional Guinean rhythms, breaks and solo's with Iya's patient and encouraging teaching style. The workshop will be aimed at intermediate to advanced players and supported by Tanante members. Students will have the opportunity to learn both the djembe and the dun duns (bass drums).
(more…)Drumroots Artist Spotlight – Iya Sako (Master drummer from Guinea)

This past year has been a tough one for performing artists, but with things starting to open up and the possibility of more live music events on the horizon, we thought now would be a good time to highlight some of the incredible West African artists we have had the privilege to work with. This will be the first in a series of blog posts, so please keep your eye out for more!
Mory Sako (known to friends and family as Iya) is a Malinke djembe master from Samakofadda in the Wassalon region of North East Guinea. We first met Iya in 2007 at a Drumroots Live event at the Rampant Lion in Manchester. He had recently moved to the UK, had heard about the event and decided to turn up. At this point, we didn’t really know anything about Iya, apart from his name and that he had recently moved here from Guinea.
(more…)African drumming workshops and performance for Eatock Primary school 03/02/2018
Ever wanted to come to one of our African drumming gigs but can't quite make it out until midnight? Well here is your opportunity to see us perform at 10 in the morning! Drumroots are proud to announce that we have been invited to Eatock primary school in Westhoughton, Bolton for their special African Beats launch event on Saturday 3rd February. We will be putting on an extra special performance with our professional drumming group 'Tanante'. Not only will Tanante be featuring Iya Sako our master drummer from Guinea but we will also be inviting a surprise special guest all the way from East Africa too!
Djembe and Dun-dun workshop with Iya Sako | 16th April 2016 | NEW ISLINGTON MILL
As part of our 10th birthday celebration we would like to offer a very special workshop with our friend and world renowned djembe master Iya Sako! Expect some beautiful traditional Guinean rhythms and a patient and encouraging teaching style. Workshops will be supported by Tanante members and will give students the opportunity to learn both the djembe and the dun duns (bass drums). Also don't miss the gig in the evening to see Iya doing his thing on stage... a genuine world class percussionist, you will not be dissapointed!
Drumroots in Sudan at the Festival of the Nile
Early in the autumn, The British Council
in Sudan asked Drumroots to be a part of The Festival of the Nile. West Africa has been so successful in popularising it's traditional music around the world and our friend from the British Council, Mustafa, wanted to use this success as an inspiring example to encourage the youth of Sudan to engage with their cultural roots. Although we knew that we would be performing and leading workshops to celebrate traditional African music, little did we know what incredible experiences were in store for us during the week ahead.
Tanante at Hexham Abbey

Tanante to perform at Hexham Abbey festival of music and arts 26th September 2014

Iya Sako Workshop @ Z-Arts 19th April 2014 (Video)

New Tanante Demo 2014 Tracks are Now Online

Iya Sako African Drumming Workshop at Z Arts: 29th March 2014 (Video)
