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Hamana Bjémakan are gigging again in 2010 ofter a 12-month break so look out for us.
TO BOOK THE BAND CONTACT SASKIA ON 07974691643 or see contact page for more info……
Information on all our upcoming gigs
African Beats Camp Day on June 5th 2010
The first of our live performances this year sees Idrissa Camara and Nahini Doumbia join the line up along with Uk dance star Bex Tindle, alongside the wonderful talents of Seckou Keita, Nansady Keita, Iya Sako and many others we will be headlining this event and providing an audience participation workshop.
Saskia teaches a class at Drum Class 2007
Drum Camp, the fantastic celebration of international music will also feature a live performance from the best Uk based African artists…our very own Vieux Bakayoko will be in the line up and its not to be missed
http://womad.org/festivals/charltonpark/
The amazing Womad festival will also feature our incredible African artists in its line up, visit their site for all the latest info!!
Some of our previous gigs
BIG DANCE, ROYAL PRIORS, LEAMINGTON SPA
19th July 2008
2008 National Big Dance event in Leamington’s Royal Priors shopping centre.
HAMANA AT DRUM CAMP 2008
10th July 2008
Hamana brought their unique interpretation of the Mandeng music tradition to one of the largest drum and dance festivals in England, performing on the opening evening and running dance workshops throughout the festival.
Winterdrum 2008, High Wycombe
March 1st 2008
Hamana supported Vieux in his workshops at the 2008 Winterdrum event, and also performed later in the evening.
Nu Roots Live Tour, Castle Arts Centre, Wellingborough
February 8th 2008
As part of the amazing ‘Nu Roots Live tour’ created and produced by Koni Music, Hamana performed and gave a workshop showcasing the incredible energy and traditions of West African drum and dance.
One World Link, Leamington Spa
November 10th 2007
Hamana performed in support of One World Link who do great work in Sierra Leone. See the photo gallery for pics of our last performance with One World Link in June.
African Sunday @ Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
November 11th 2007
This was an afternoon in the cafe with Hamana providing the entertainment.
Gigbeth, Birmingham
November 3rd 2007
As part of the amazing Gigbeth season in Birmingham, Hamana was wowing audiences with an open air spectacular in the new Bull Ring Arena.
Ecorrhythm Club, Coventry
August 12th 2007
Hamana joined our friends from Ecorhythm for another night of global beats and spectacular live sounds.
One World Festival, Kent
August 11th 2007
Hamana performed on the final night of the One World Festival in Kent.
Godiva Festival, Coventry
July 14th 2007
Hamana took to the stage for the Godiva Festival