8 weeks Afro Drums Workshop with Bafana and Solo

Name: 8 weeks Afro Drums Workshop with Bafana and Solo
Start: 2025-10-11T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-11T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Schweigaards gate 34, F2

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Schweigaards gate 34, F2 | Oslo, OS

8 weeks workshop
Choose between:
DROP-IN TICKETS
8 WEEKS PACKAGE TICKETS
Nordic Black Theatre Studio: Schweigaards gate 34, F2
Workshop at 12:00-14:00
Saturday, September 20
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 4
Saturday, October 11
18th October – No workshop!
Saturday, October 25
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, November 8
Saturday, November 15 – SHOWCASE (rehearsal from 12:00-13:00, showcase starts 13:00 at Nordic Black Theatre)

Showcase 15th of November at Nordic Black Theatre, 13:00.
Showcase is open and free for the audience.
Its time for a new round of the vibrant Afro Drums Workshop! Led by artists Bafana Nhlapo and Solo Diarra, this immersive series runs 8 Saturdays where the 15th of November will be a showcase at Nordic Black Theatre. Limited spots so don’t wait. Dive into the artistry of African drumming, vocal techniques, and rhythmic movement, culminating in an exciting showcase.
Drums: Learn foundational drumming techniques from masters Bafana and Solo. Please bring your own djembe (drum) or rent from Bafana and Solo (limited drums for rent through Billetto).
Vocal & Rhythm: Discover the interplay of voice and rhythm in African music.
Marimba & West African Technique: Explore marimba sounds and West African rhythms with expert guidance.
The Afro Drums Movement concludes on November 15th with a showcase celebrating the journey of our participants. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be moved!
Bafana Nhlapo (South Africa): Bafana is known for his unique industrial percussion style using household items—like his signature tin cups—Bafana combines his Zulu roots with funk, jazz, and rock, delivering a spiritual and modern sound. Singing mainly in isiZulu, his powerful falsetto captures emotions that transcend language.
Solo Diarra (Burkina Faso): A Griot, Solo comes from a family of traditional storytellers. Mastering instruments like the djembe, kora, n’goni, balafon, and guitar, he honors Griot traditions while blending them with contemporary afrobeat and Manding sounds. Solo’s performances are genuine and personal, often drawing from his life experiences to offer hope and strength through music.
Prices
– Package price for all 8 sessions: 1800 kr
– Drop-in 350 kr
– Drum rent 100 kr (Limited drums)