Duniya Drum & Dance

West African rhythm & dance for everyone



SHOWS AND EVENTS



CUMAR
An innovative fusion of traditional music and dance from West Africa and Ireland

Cumar (“Confluence” in Irish Gaelic) brings together the complex rhythms and fluid, expressive movement of West Africa with the flowing melodies, percussive footwork, and intricate dance figures of Ireland, in an exuberant celebration of multi-cultural collaboration. The group features an outstanding ensemble of Twin Cities dancers and musicians, ranging from internationally recognized masters to dedicated young artists carrying these traditions into the next generation.

Performance Dates: Jan. 27 and 28 at 7:30PM

Performance Length: Approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

Location: Southern Theater 1420 S. Washington Ave. Minneapolis

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.



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Fall Forward Festival @ The Cowles Center



October 29th 7:30pm
October 30th 2:00pm



We are excited to share the stage with Twin Cities Ballet and Rhythmically Speaking for an evening of dance that spans the spectrum and has something for everyones dance palette.


Duniya Drum and Dance Ensemble will take audiences on an energetic journey to Guinea West Africa with a vibrant premiere by Guest Artist Naby Bangoura. Twin Cities Ballet debunks ballet's stereotypes of elitism, gender roles, and formality in exciting, creative, and accessible ways. With their signature groove-driven jazz, Rhythmically Speaking will share sneak peek of a new work set to jazz renditions of Radiohead.


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reunion



Saturday June 18th, 7:00pm

UMN - Barbara Barker Dance Center

500 21st Ave. S. Minneapolis 55455


A performance not to be missed. Join us for an evening of rhythms and dances from Guinea West Africa. After a three year hiatus from our annual performance and workshop "Fakoly" it is time for a REUNION. Fode Bangoura is bringing in his brothers from across the world as well as some of the greatest talent in Guinea drum and dance to celebrate this special moment of community, family and friends coming together again.


Reunited and it feels so good!


Tickets:

Adults - $25

12 & under - $15


ONLINE SALES ARE CLOSED

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR UNTIL SOLD OUT


*Tickets are non-refundable

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.






family drum & dance jam!

saturday june 18, 2022
11:00 - 12:00pm
barbara barker center for dance
500 21st. ave. s, minneapolis

Pay what you can.
Cash/Venmo donations at the door

Join fakoly guest artists for a mini performance and some fun rhythms and dances for the whole family to try.
All ages are welcome





The Heart & the heat performance





The Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to present Twin Cities based Duniya Drum & Dance who will be bringing the heart and heat of Guinea West Africa to the Hook! Lead by Powerhouse Master Drummer Fode Bangoura, Duniya brings together an evening of endless energy and stamina from start to finish. Groove to traditional and Afrobeat rhythms from Guinea. Experience the strength of the djembe and become entranced by the beautiful melodies of the balafon. Duniya’s dancers bring the music to life with their dynamic movement and vibrant costumes. Duniya is excited to welcome special guests Siama Matuzungidi (guitar) Omar Abdulkarim (trumpet) Miguel Hurtado (drum set) and Ousmane Camara (balafon) to the stage.

Guests are also invited to join the participating artists in the Mission Room for a post-show meet and greet.


Saturday Febuary 12, 2022

Hook & Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis 55406

Doors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: All Ages (Under 21 w/ Parent or Guardian)

$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show

$10 Youth Tickets Available At The Door Day of Show


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Join us on Sunday Feb. 13th for two special Community Workshops


12pm-12:45pm Family Drum & Dance Jam (All Ages Welcome)

1pm-2:30pm Beginner West African Dance

Pay what you can/Donations taken at the door, Cash/venmo

Hook & Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis 55406


These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.


Questions? whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org




2021 Performances

October

Friday Oct. 1st 5pm - Decadance at the Cowles Center. Fundraiser and Celebration for the 10 Year Anniversary of the Cowles Center

September

September 1-3 - MN State Fair 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 West End Market

July

Sunday July 18th - Live @ the Rog, Roseville Central Park 6pm

Saturday July 10th - Worthington International Festival 12:30pm

June

Sunday June 20th - Summer Solstice Party 7pm Whitetail Woods Regional Park

Tuesday June 15th - Juneteenth Celebration 6:30pm Minnehaha Academy

May

Tuesday May 22nd - George Floyd Remembrance 11am Commons Park (In front of U.S. Bank Stadium)



An evening showcasing local artistic talent in the Twin Cities from Performing Arts to Visual arts, hair, makeup, fashion and live music. Over 70 artists showcasing!


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Event begins at 7pm (performing arts begin at 9pm)



support us May 1, 2019
at the pourhouse





upcoming SHOWS & EVENTS





Free Summer Performances
2018



Sunday July 15th 6:00pm

Roseville Park
Rog Amphitheater 2540 Lexington Ave. N





Free Summer Performances
2018



Saturday July 21st 4:30pm
International Day of Music

MN Orchestra Hall
WCCO Stage
S. Marquette Ave. & S. 11th St.





Free Summer Performances
2018



MN State Fair
Arts A'Fair
Aug. 23rd - 28th

West End Market
3:30, 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30









DENBAYA


Saturday June 16, 2018
Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
U of MN, Rarig Center - 330 21st Ave. S, Minneapolis
Tickets: $20 advance (Now Closed) / $25 Door
$10 children 12 & under




Fode and Sana Bangoura of Duniya reunite with brothers Idrissa and Baba Bangoura to bring you “Denbaya”(family). Along with Guest Artists from Guinea West Africa and Duniya Drum & Dance Company, this is a one night only, once a year opportunity to see visiting world-renowned master drummers and dancers of the African diaspora perform in the Twin Cities. Highlights include high energy dance and acrobatics from Guinea, folkloric dance from Haiti and musical collaboration with local Jazz musicians Miguel Hurtado and Javier Santiago. The artists--several of them with career ties to the prestigious Les Ballet Africains and Les Percussions de Guineé--will light up the stage with their dynamic dance, colorful traditional costumes and explosive drumming.




“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”







Fode & Sana Bangoura and The Cedar Present:

GUINEA - THE MUSIC WE ARE


Friday January 19, 2018
Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
The Cedar - 416 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis
Tickets: $15 advance / $18 day of show




Brothers Fode and Sana Bangoura partner up to take the audience on a journey from the distant past to present via the music and dance of their native country, Guinea, West Africa. The trip begins with the most traditional music-making --singing to the beat made by ancient, hand-held percussive instruments--and later moves into generations-old music and dance popularized by world-renowned Les Ballet Africains. With the help of local jazz musicians, Miguel Hurtado, Jax Ravel and Javier Santiago, Fode and Sana will bring the audience back to present with their modern arrangements and choreography influenced by their strong foundation in traditional Guinean drum and dance.

Alhassane Bangoura, in partnership with Fode Bangoura, is a fiscal year 2017 recipient of a Cultural Community Partnerships grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.





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