Gambia appearances to 1999

1986 – 1989 Roots & Manding band – lead djembe and vocals – Afro Manding music traditions. Bakau Sabar Ensemble – percussion – traditional Wolof music.

1989 – 1999 Roots Kunta Kinteh – lead djembe/ percussion and vocals Gambian traditional – Afro Manding Barrowulo music – combinations of Kora and drums playing rhythms from many regions of West Africa.

1990 – 1999 Wassulung Kunda Djembe School – co-ordinator and teacher – teaching drum and dance to international students from Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Germany, UK and USA.

1996 – 1999 Chossan Dance Troupe – lead percussion – Jola/Mandinka traditional drum and dance troupe.

1997- 1999 Gambian African Ballet – percussion – traditional dance ensemble.

REGULAR PERFORMANCES & FESTIVALS

Cape Point Hotel Resort

Amy’s Beach Hotel Resort

Sir William Bar and Restaurant

Novotel Hotel Resort

Kotou Bendula Restaurant and Bar

Badala Park

Kotoustran Hotel Resort

Sunwing Beach Hotel Resort

African Village Hotel Resort

Roots Coming Home Festival performance & workshops at the Gambian Independence Stadium, Bakau New Town, 1998

BB Hotel Resort

Weekly television performances with Gambia TV, 1998

Community events, including naming ceremonies, weddings, and private party functions.