Kaago is an association of performers and artistes from Ivory Coast west africa. Their performances are extremely rich and varied. They incorporate singing, mime, theatre and a rare opportunity to see authentic village mask dance steps.

HENRI GAOBI
Master percussionist/ musical director. has dedicated himself since childhood to the traditional drumming patterns of his country.

He is thought by many to be the finest exponant of traditional djembe playing in Britain. The ability he has to sustain the rhythmic pulse alongside the most complex solo patterns ensures the result is a dynamic musical whole.

Henri plays a wide range of Ivorian instruments which include djembe, doundounba, Balafon and talking drum.

ROSE ZAN LOU
Dancer, artistic director. Rose dances with unbound joy and her gift for creating an illusion of weightlesness has a mesmerising effect.

Both Henri and Rose come from the Guro community of West Central Cote d'Ivoire. They have a long experience of working together including performing in the National Ballet of the Ivory Coast. They have between them an extensive repertoire of traditional dances and drum rhythms. Their skills are to them as natural as breathing. Communication between drummer and dancer is unique and intimate and a joy to watch.

A troupe of equally experienced dancers, performers and musicians creating an intense vehicle for African drumming and dancing. Performances are rich and varied. They incorporate singing, mime theatre, and a rare opportunity to see authentic village mask dances presented by artists familiar with its steps and aware of their significance since childhood. Strength and grace characterise the work these artists do together.

Kaago a Guru word meaning "Lets go." An association of performers artists from Ivory Coast, West Africa, dedicated to fostering a heritage largely unknown in the English speaking world.

WORKSHOPS

Kaago run workshops all around Britain and have been doing so consistantly since 1992, and the whole community benefits from the knowledge and experience that African culture has to offer.

They can provide both drumming, percussions or dance workshops to suit groups of any age, culture or size, in school, halls or festivals etc.
No event is too large or small

For Bookings Contact:

Uk Tel: 0870 8300683 - Mob: 07766 945663 - 07944432649
Abroad Tel: +44 (0)870 8300683 - Mob: +44 (0)7766 945663

Email: acts@african-caribbean-ents.com