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Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater

About Me

Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater invites you to join us in celebration through traditional West African music and dance. In the Bambara language of Mali, "Jeh Kulu" means "community" and this is exactly what we hope to build with our audiences! Founded in 1993, Jeh Kulu brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to honor the joyous traditions of West Africa.Our vision is to raise cultural awareness, build a sense of community, and, at the same time, have fun! Jeh Kulu is comprised of sixteen talented artists who share traditional rhythms and dances from the countries of Guinea, Senegal and Mali, West Africa. The group features master artists who are well-known in their own countries, and also highly-trained American artists who have extensive experience in the field of education and social services. Please enjoy the following video to get a sense of what our company and community is all about!

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Member Since: 20/04/2007
Band Website: www.jehkulu.org
Band Members: Sidiki Sylla, Master Dancer and JK Artistic Director from Guinea, West Africa | Ismaël Bangoura, Master Drummer and JK Music Director from Guinea, West Africa | Seny Daffe, Master Drummer from Guinea, West Africa | Chimie Bangoura, Master Drummer from Guinea, West Africa | Drummers: Autumn Mayer, Craig Meyers and Simeon Chapin | Dancers: Zÿck Baggett, Jamaica White, Kimberly Caterino, Ela Chapin, Brianna Graves, Michael Holmes, Erin Hughes, Alexis Kamitses, Melina Palumbo, Abby Russell, Dayna Scott, Lois Trombley, and Jamilah Vogel
Influences: Our overarching influences are the cultural drum and dance traditions of Guinea, Senegal and Mali, West Africa.As we study and learn these traditions, we are influenced by the master artists living and teaching in Burlington; Sidiki Sylla, Ismael Bangoura, Seny Daffe, Chimie Bangoura, Pape Ba, Thiokho Diagne and Demba Sene. Other artists that have influenced us over the years include Joh Camara, Sekouba Camara, Sali Camara, Djeneba Sacko, Marie Basse Wiles, Mouminatou Camara, Tacko Cissokho, Moussa Traore, Malang Bayo, Abdoulaye Sylla, Mohammed Camara, Ali Diabate and many, many more!
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15th ANNUAL DANCE & DRUM CONFERENCE-- Register now!

Hello fam:Time is ticking down as we prepare, rehearse, dance our feet off, sing our lungs out and work up some protective blisters from drumming. Our visiting artists are booked and we are excited fo...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:08:00 GMT

Ongoing CLASS SCHEDULE and SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Greetings, all!Instead of continuously posting our class schedule, you may now access up-to-the minute updates at:http://jehkuluclasslistings.blogspot.com/Both the ongoing class schedule and special a...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:48:00 GMT

Beginner West African Dance Class TONIGHT in Burlington!

Great news for a grey, snowy day: Lois Trombley's beginner West African dance class will recommence TONIGHT!Lois is a tremendous teacher who has studied in Senegal, danced with Jeh Kulu since it began...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:19:00 GMT

Jeh Kulu Class Update for the New Year!

Hello all! Happy Holidays! In the New Year, please look for Jeh Kulu weekly class information at this link: http://jehkuluclasslistings.blogspot.com/. Classes will not be posted every week to this MyS...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:06:00 GMT

Jeh Kulu CLASS SCHEDULE for June 2-7!

SPECIAL CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.) Dance and Drum Camp at Camp Common Ground CANCELLED due to low enrollment. We will work this year to increase interest and plan to try again next year! 2.) ISMAEL IS B...
Posted by on Fri, 30 May 2008 08:12:00 GMT

Camp Common Ground with Jeh Kulu CANCELLED.

We are sad to report that due to low enrollment rates, the Camp Common Ground weekend retreat for friends and families has been cancelled. We hope to aim to do something similar next year, so keep you...
Posted by on Fri, 30 May 2008 08:07:00 GMT

Yoo-hoo, SABAR LOVERS!

SABAR DANCE AND DRUM WORKSHOPSKAI FECC! KAI TUGG! In honor of the leaves budding and the flowers blooming (and havingthree Senegalese artists in town at the same time!), we're gonna getsteamy on the d...
Posted by on Tue, 06 May 2008 12:18:00 GMT

Jeh Kulu CLASS SCHEDULE for April 27- May 11!

Special Class Announcements   ~~MAY 8TH SABAR DANCE AND DRUM WORKSHOPS with Pape Ba, Demba Sene and Thiokho Diagne! See details below!   ~~JEH KULU AUDITIONS: SAVE THE DATE! Jeh Kulu wil...
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 21:42:00 GMT

Jeh Kulu CLASS SCHEDULE April 14-26!

Special Announcements: ~SANGBAN CLASS THIS COMING MONDAY with SENY DAFFE! Come play drums! (Cancelled this past week because of the late notice - sorry!) ~AUDITIONS: SAVE THE DATE! Jeh Kulu will be ho...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Jeh Kulu CLASS SCHEDULE for March 24- April 13!

Special Announcements:   1. ) TWO FUN BENEFIT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND! See descriptions below of the Africa Night on Friday the 4th and the Festival of Cultures on Saturday the 5th!   2.) PAPE...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:26:00 GMT