Kodo The taiko: a traditional Japanese drum with limitless rhythmic possibilities. Kodo’s mission is to explore these possibilities, and in the process forge new directions for a vibrant living art-form. Since the group’s debut at Berliner Festspiele in 1981, Kodo has...
Saakumu Dance Troupe The Saakumu Dance Troupe of Ghana, West Africa is dedicated to introducing audiences to traditional and contemporary African dance and music. Saakumu, meaning tradition, derives its repertoire from a variety of traditional and contemporary...
Vikku Vinayakaram Vikku Vinayakram was born to Kalaimaamani T. R. Harihara Sharma, a musician and teacher. He took up playing at a very young age. His concert career began at the age of 13. His first performance occurred on 5 March 1957. Vinayakram’s tryst with...
Education Africa Education Africa is a well-established South African, Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) which has been running successful projects for under-resourced communities since its establishment in 1992. Its founder, James Urdang, set the credo of “Making real...
Joseito Fernández Hernández Jose (Joseito) Fernández Hernández. Consecrated master Batá drummer, Omo Añá, Olu Bata (Aña Ilú Kan). Born in Havana Cuba, in a religious family. Joseito is the son of renowned religious master drummer Jose Fernandez Almendariz (Pito El...
