A event held at The Jam Jar on Saturday 28th March. The event starts at 10:30.
Come & join us in playing & dancing together to soulful West African rhythms.
Saturday 28th March 2026 10.30am - 4.30pm
The Jam Jar, 4A The Old Malt House, Little Ann Street, Bristol BS2 9EB
Guest Teachers:
Jokeh Sillah from the Gambia - Dance
Jokeh is a dancer from Latri Kunda in the Gambia, specialising in West African ballet. As a teenager, she toured the USA with the Gambian National Dance Troupe, and now, whilst based in Manchester, she manages a leading dance company in the Gambia, whilst performing, working in theatre & providing dance workshops in the UK.
Iya Sako from Guinea - Djembe
Iya is a renowned djembefola from the Siguiri & Wassalon regions of Guinea, a patient & challenging teacher who has performed with some of the most celebrated djembe players of our time, including Mamady Keita & Famoudou Konate.
10.30am - 12.00pm West African Dance Workshop with Jokeh Sillah
1pm - 4pm West African Djembe Drumming Workshop with Iya Sako
Limited Djembes available for hire - book early to reserve one for you!
Both workshops are suitable for all levels of experience
Tickets are non-refundable after purchase
Email: [email protected]
Bring your djembes, Bring your spirit & energy, Bring you!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Saturday 28th March 2026 10.30am - 4.30pm
The Jam Jar, 4A The Old Malt House, Little Ann Street, Bristol BS2 9EB
Guest Teachers:
Jokeh Sillah from the Gambia - Dance
Jokeh is a dancer from Latri Kunda in the Gambia, specialising in West African ballet. As a teenager, she toured the USA with the Gambian National Dance Troupe, and now, whilst based in Manchester, she manages a leading dance company in the Gambia, whilst performing, working in theatre & providing dance workshops in the UK.
Iya Sako from Guinea - Djembe
Iya is a renowned djembefola from the Siguiri & Wassalon regions of Guinea, a patient & challenging teacher who has performed with some of the most celebrated djembe players of our time, including Mamady Keita & Famoudou Konate.
10.30am - 12.00pm West African Dance Workshop with Jokeh Sillah
1pm - 4pm West African Djembe Drumming Workshop with Iya Sako
Limited Djembes available for hire - book early to reserve one for you!
Both workshops are suitable for all levels of experience
Tickets are non-refundable after purchase
Email: [email protected]
Bring your djembes, Bring your spirit & energy, Bring you!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio