Des Moines 2026 Workshops With Master Drummer Bolokada Conde

Join internationally acclaimed Master Drummer Bolokada Conde for an unforgettable weekend of traditional Malinke drumming!

Originally from Morowaya, Guinea, Bolokada served as Lead Soloist of Les Percussions de Guinée (Guinea's National Ballet) for more than a decade. He has taught throughout the world, including serving as a full-time Visiting Artist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2008–2011). He recently returned from an extended engagement in China.

When:
Saturday, October 3
Session 1: 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 2: 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, October 4
Session 4: 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 5: 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Where:
Black Box Movement Space
1221 Center St. #8
Des Moines
Free parking available.
Note: Must remove shoes. No food allowed.

Pricing:
$40 per session
or $180 for all 5.

* Electronic Payment: Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal 
* Check (Payable to: Moussa Bolokada Conde)
* Cash

Online Registration/Payment:
https://forms.gle/qbyAMmf1Xt55YvNW7
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DIRECTIONS:

From I-235:
235 Westbound: Exit 7
235 Eastbound: Exit 7B
Keo Way to 12th St. to Center St.

Misc:
All abilities welcome. Audio recording allowed for private use.
There will be drums, CDs, DVDs, etc. for sale.

Bolokada's Website:
https://bolokada.com/

Bolokada and Friends Village Project 
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
https://www.bolokadaandfriends.org/

Contact: 
Linda Foster   515-669-5820
Eric Hedberg  515-202-7663
Bob Miller      641-472-2479

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