NEWS

Oct
11

Bizung School of Music and Dance

Bakissu Alhassan

by Bizung School of Music & Dance

Bakissu is 12 years old and classes first began at the Bizung School she has demonstrated a very special talent to her teachers and the other students. Bakissu is studying the Gonje (traditional violin), xylophone, percussion and is already a good singer. She is a real leader and she traveled with other students from the Bizung School to perform in two festivals outside of Tamale and represent the school. Last February a full bus of kids from the school went to Accra and performed at the National Theater during the Kidafest. In September, 5 students from the school traveled to perform in the Volta region, representing the Northern region of Ghana during a national festival.

Mar
03

École De Musique de Kirina

Nadjo Kouyate

by Francois Viguie

Nadjo Kouyaté is 10 years old and studies balafon at the music school. His talent and sense of rhythm surprised our teachers since the very first balafon class. His grandfather was a famous local balafon player, born and raised in Kirina. When he died he hadn’t transmitted his musical knowledge to his son who decided to go to Guinea to learn balafon in order to honor his father. He never became a famous player like his father but when the music school opened its doors he encouraged his son to learn and study balafon. The young Nadjo seems to realize how important this is for his father and already demonstrates passion, perseverance and talent.

Jan
26

Intore Culture & Music Center

David Kwizera

by Jennifer Pickering & David Kwizera

For over 8 years, David was the leader of his “band of brothers” living as streets orphans in an uncovered parking lot in Kigali. Each day was a struggle for food and survival. David is the elected leader of the LEAF Intore Troupe. He has a natural confidence, a big heart and a warm smile.