Bundagen hosts once again master tutor percussionist and dancer from Guinea, ABDOULAYE EPIZO BANGOURA. This will certainly be an intensive learning experience and a rich cultural exchange as he shares his dynamic energy and traditions with you over this intensive 6 days dance and drumming camp

Abdoulaye EPIZO Bangoura is one of Africa’s leading percussionists & dance tutors.

A former member of the famous FATALA & KOTEBA Ensembles of the Ivory Coast. West Africa. Epizo lived in both France & the USA before moving to Australia & has now added Japan to his list of residences. Performing for over 20years, has also toured the world extensively playing alongside such great artists as SALIF Keita, MORY Kante, DOUDOU N’diaye Rose, Mark Helias, Abdullah Ibrahim, don Pullen,Ed Blackwell & Papa Ladje Camara.

EPIZO is a MULTI-AWARD WINNING musician & a true multi- instrumentalist. Epizo plays not only the traditional percussion of his native Guinea, but ALL percussion, including the western drum kit, balafon, kora, piano, bass, guitar, violin & saxophone. Combining both traditional & contemporary elements of music Epizo has released 2 albums: N’na & Inchallah.

Epizo is an exceptional tutor and is known for his exuberant choreographies, distinctive style & intricate movements. Often combing traditional with contemporary, he has worked with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, as well as conducting Drum & Dance intensives across the globe.

EPIZO immortalises his culture through his songs, music, dances & ancestral traditions & customs.

Spring 2010 Extravaganza!!!