African Drumming

Our intimate and carefully tailored workshops take you on an exciting cultural journey through drumming, song and movement. 
We will create a fun filled unique event personalised for your individual requirements, promoting team building, improving mental and physical health and reducing stress! We encourage participants to develop their positive growth mindset, have a 'can-do attitude' and build self esteem.
All participants will be provided with an African Drum (djembe), sing and dance and basically have a great time! 
Workshops can include discussions about culture, acceptance, health and wellness and the benefits of drumming.
BENEFITS  AND OUTCOMES: 

• Listening skills are improved 
• Breathing and movement becomes more coordinated
• The shared experience assists in developing a team approach
• Motor skills are developed and fine tuned
• Participants will be surprised by the release of creativity 
• Mental and physical health is improved through music and movement
• Right brain/left brain functioning is synchronised 
• Becoming more aware of musical dynamics relating to tempo and volume

Participants practicing our structured drum rhythms will be provided with opportunities for free expression allowing a release of energy through carefully facilitated instruction.

WE ACCEPT & EMBRACE DIVERSITY
We strive to work in harmony with people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, religions, abilities and disabilities.

Community Singing 

We provide workshops for community choirs where we teach African chants, create 4 part harmonies together and perform original African songs with MANADi.  

African Guitar Workshop

This is a rare opportunity for a glimpse of ancient Ghanaian culture in your school. Manadi Lopa presents an engaging performance that tells stories through traditional songs. Students will contribute, partake creatively and be entertained.

Option 1: Make - one-string guitar ‘Molo’

In this 60 minute specialised workshop facilitated by Manadi, you will

• Make your own Molo
• Learn the history and culture of the Molo

A typical session includes a 15-minute performance, followed by a 45-minute interactive workshop where participants get to play their African Molo, sing, create and basically have a great time! 

Option 2: Create - play, sing and perform

In this 60 minute specialised workshop facilitated by Manadi, you will be guided through an incredibly creative and cultural experience

• Learn to play traditional African tunes on your handcrafted guitar/Molo
• Learn how to play and sing in harmony with your group
• Create a self devised song with your group
• Perform what you have learnt
• Take home your own Molo​

           Photo credit Al Toetu.