https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/home daily 1.0 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1560771950992-OEMYG32V0XCXDGGC2FFL/7624.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561377423200-ZCCQJFPVD7U4AHNQSZ48/PT9A5565.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561877307516-CFDPHP86MWIIMV7C0JZE/62593873_2446045162105514_5601011321081430016_o.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562389045323-D8E5H8DV3TGE3L8MMP7M/IMG_1966.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561530119193-UGNXKYHM99R6Q9FC5E4D/904692_626364214073627_1402455133_o.jpg Home - Mohamed Camara https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/tour-teachers daily 0.75 2019-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561551697175-LDOMF5ECNBLKKHOZ9QUW/PT9A5565.JPG Tour Teachers - Mohamed Camara Former djembe soloist for Guinean drum and dance ensembles Ballet Destin, Ballet Bolonta, and internationally renowned ensemble Les Sorciers de Guinée, Mohamed has studied and performed with many of the world's great master drummers including Ton Ton Sylla and Fadouba Oularé. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561551697175-LDOMF5ECNBLKKHOZ9QUW/PT9A5565.JPG Tour Teachers - Mohamed Camara Former djembe soloist for Guinean drum and dance ensembles Ballet Destin, Ballet Bolonta, and internationally renowned ensemble Les Sorciers de Guinée, Mohamed has studied and performed with many of the world's great master drummers including Ton Ton Sylla and Fadouba Oularé. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561551780109-ACXYMIYMNYVJRX7AT65U/616970_439668626076521_597102293_o.jpg Tour Teachers - Mohamed Oularé Son of Guinea’s great Master drummer, Fadouba Oularé, Mohamed has been playing djembe since a very young age. As lead djembe soloist for Les Sorciers de Guinée, Mohamed has toured extensively overseas, and has taught students from Europe, America and Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561551186486-GOKSCX93P42JE8GRWXR0/Aboulay+Camara+for+web.jpg Tour Teachers - Aboulay Camara Master dancer and educator Aboulay Camara has been teaching and performing traditional Guinean dance for over 30 years. Former dancer for Les Ballets Africains, Aboulay has toured and performed extensively in Europe and America. Founder and choreographer of the Guinean Ballet Destin, Aboulay has mentored dancers of all ages from all over Guinea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561551180036-L8KHRCRQEJSD8QNLOILQ/AmadouKalissa.jpg Tour Teachers - Amadou Kalissa Son of Guinea's great kora master, Fode Kalissa, Amadou is a master of both kora and dun dun drumming. As dun dun player for Les Sorciers de Guinee, Amadou has toured extensively internationally, and taught students from Australia, Europe, America and Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561551408658-XSQTCIHW5BSNT3HWI5T3/SafiatouCamara.jpg Tour Teachers - Namsa Oulare Guinean master dancer Namsa Oulare, from Ballet Destin, has studied with Guinea’s great master dancer Moustapha Bangoura, with Les Ballet Bagata. Namsa has an extensive repertoire of traditional dances and techniques from all over Guinea. https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/about daily 0.75 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561535111405-FMDAYMOMXYK3ZK1IP3V6/Rhythm+of+Life+logo.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/6affe4a1-9b5b-40d3-8f68-48a74b868771/20230506-3U4A7645.jpg About - Mohamed Camara Guinean Master Drummer and Traditional African Musical Performer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/9fb7dfc4-f9eb-405e-bfa7-1f715437533e/Anna+Camara+Headshot.jpg About - Anna Camara Award Winning Melbourne Percussionist https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/kinder-childcare daily 0.75 2024-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/402fcad7-d872-4634-9b6b-5543d98bce73/ROL+kinder+drumming+boy+photo+cropped.jpg Kindergarten & Childcare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/568f2bcc-672e-48b6-b401-52daeca63dce/ROL+Kinder+group+photo.jpg Kindergarten & Childcare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/bc417088-4047-4cad-8474-603848819f16/IMG_5565.jpg Kindergarten & Childcare “I have to say that myself and my kinder were so impressed with Mohamed and the incursion that he ran for our 3 and 4 year old kinder children. Mohamed brought enough drums for all children to use and was very prepared with a program that was catered for each age group. Mohamed was very engaging and spoke to the children beautifully. I could not recommend this incursion any more if I tried - we are so impressed and will be getting Mohamed in every year!” Tara Smith, Goodstart Belgrave Heights https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/-classes daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/0ba156ec-50c8-4484-95c2-9c3151e5e1b9/ROL+classes.JPG Learn To Drum - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561811044885-BM99KY5AW3GWTTI7MW6N/PT9A5565.JPG Learn To Drum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561811748991-QRLPXX3YA1NKWPBC930E/private%2Btuition.jpg Learn To Drum https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/contact daily 0.75 2025-01-01 https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/african-tour daily 0.75 2026-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/30fbb040-0030-4807-8c3d-de872e73821d/8BCA3C0C-57B4-461E-A650-6E8344849BE6.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1633e0b4-8c84-43b6-8dd9-ed51e5071112/IMG_9756+2.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561547328313-5VPR29906M303UXAFFZJ/43561640_2076031262440241_3779859395605692416_o.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561547663169-C8EOJ4T68NNW7TWJ5RCP/L1050926.JPG African Tour - “Mohamed and Anna offer a truly unique travel experience. You are instantly welcomed into a community of talented artists and family, giving an immediate feeling of security and friendship as you develop true connections to the culture and rhythm of West Africa. Of course there were the usual holiday highlights like drinking fresh coconuts whilst swinging from a beach hammock; the sound of island waves being supported by local musicians. But the true beauty of this trip is difficult to place into words. Guinea is a country that very few tourists get the opportunity to visit. The community, friendships and experiences I had will stay with me for the rest of my life. I'm so grateful to Mo and Anna for opening their home to me and introducing me to a rhythm and culture like no other.” – Georgia F. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/8065ef8d-8e3e-4148-b1ec-f8f6cea124ec/538055_510253765684673_799017067_n.jpg African Tour - Why choose Guinea? The djembe and dun dun drums, the balafon, and the majority of the popular West African rhythms, songs and dances all originated in Guinea. Therefore, Guinea is the place to go to experience these instruments and styles in their traditional context, and to learn from the masters who not only have incredible generational knowledge and skills on these instruments, but an inherent understanding and connection to the history behind the rhythms. Guinea has produced the world's most renowned djembe masters; Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate and Fadouba Oulare, who our tour host Mohamed was lucky enough to spend time with in his village, Faranah. Each Guinean rhythm, for example Macru, Kuku, Tiriba, and Dundunbah, all have a place in the culture and tradition of Guinea, and a story behind them which can only be understood in the cultural context of Guinea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561988810961-S8MLEV7XU44QOLS4UK3I/L1050909.jpg African Tour - Why the Rhythm of Life tour? Rhythm of Life offer a highly organised and safe tour, running successfully since 2011. Tour director, Mohamed Camara, has extensive experience teaching traditional Guinean percussion and song to people of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Mohamed has taught people from all around the world, both in Guinea, and for the past 18 years across Australia. Mohamed is open about his culture and excited to share this with anyone who shows interest in the music and culture of Guinea. He speaks English, French, and Guinean languages Malinké, Fula and Kakabé fluently. We have a fantastic custom-built guesthouse on the outskirts of Guinea’s capital city Conakry, in a beautiful, peaceful location overlooking the mangroves. You will be made to feel right at home with the Camara family, who are famous for their hospitality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/f111e570-0403-4cde-bade-28a31676d7ed/IMG_0148.jpg African Tour - “This was truly a life changing experience! For musicians on any instrument, I guarantee you’ll return a far more advanced player by immersing yourself in the diverse and difficult rhythms of West Africa, taught by Mohamed and his team of the finest master drummers. Mo and Anna were amazing hosts, and the cultural day and overnight trips they took us on have become my most valued and authentic travel memories.. I was nervous about booking this trip, but as soon as I landed and met everyone I realised it was the best decision I had ever made, so don’t question yourself - just do it!” – Dave T. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562134990173-1310M393F1TL0MLEI5M9/L1050841.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1717720747049-0CC0WL1Q2R9KUFYSNIN2/mo+Guinea+drumming+photo.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1717721174969-6OIZQ0ZC4AQFLUTCJY8B/Guinea+tour+drumming+photo+4.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1755487659751-4JYDLCG42E8SM48M6XGX/IMG_9592.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1755490417899-VZ9FRRXMJDGZBJD0OF4M/IMG_9678.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1717716843625-GFJ2L914QBW235DKKIM5/Guinea+tour+dance+photo.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561549247086-CMEYSEM7O02IBGAN4BTI/307411_510254122351304_525992167_n.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562135815840-9TIS35F8AZ1JTLY4EMCI/IMG_8507.JPG African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1717893592227-PLWH606C26U969A68OQO/IMG_0012.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1717893469024-H435BOJ9JBOJDKI3KBWC/Guinea+tour+experience.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562135981283-B3FNJA8FTSQZRWWCOU52/_MG_8577.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1755509308131-Y6J5O9GBEHTHI7DY7VQL/IMG_9897.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562136652433-86JYDNYNUMIP9J055A1F/L1060288.jpg African Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562136503842-T2MGFO7UBS5NRWJPDQVK/_MG_8143.jpg African Tour https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/jarabi-band daily 0.75 2024-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/6d286e02-b149-4956-91a2-eaa6ddd15a86/Jarabi+Press+Photo+3.jpg Jarabi Band - Melbourne’s Jarabi Band… leads audiences on a dynamic journey from the ancient Manding Empire of West Africa to modern-day city life, weaving the timeless musical traditions of Guinea with contemporary sounds of Melbourne's vivid music scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/5ca532a5-4521-4557-bec6-4ea205dab62a/Jarabi+Press+Photo+1.jpg Jarabi Band https://www.rhythmoflife.com.au/team-workshops daily 0.75 2024-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1561528787313-TW6JJITEHN6NP9LK6521/corporate+drumming+3+copy.jpg Team Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/1562388457537-XIG3WZPGH5REYAB1XHRK/_DSC4454.jpg Team Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d00a88bbb30bf0001d0a519/4422e938-7598-42ab-b6b4-20e7d8ec51e1/private+tuition.jpg Team Workshops We had so much fun, everyone joined in and let their hair down. It was not only liberating, but a total surprise to all our staff. They're still talking about it today! 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