Peace everyone! I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting one new lesson upload every week inside the Skool community. This will include rhythms, doundoun and djembe exercises, technique training, and deeper musical study to help everyone keep progressing consistently. My goal is to give you fresh material each week and keep us growing together as a community. Looking forward to building with you all.

Sökö is a traditional rhythm originating in Komanko in the Faranah Region and is now performed throughout Guinea. It is closely connected to pre-circumcision rites, accompanying the shaving of the boys’ heads and supporting the dances of the bilakoros, or uncircumcised youth, in the months leading up to initiation. The rhythm is also played after the circumcision ceremony as gifts are presented to the boys.

🪘 Join the Wali African Drumming Academy Learn Djembe & Doundoun Online I’m excited to officially open my online African drumming courses for anyone who wants to learn the rhythms technique and tradition of the djembe and doundoun from anywhere in the world Right now you can join one of my 5 online courses designed for different levels • Wali Beginner Course Start from the foundations and learn your first rhythms and proper technique• Wali Intermediate Course Build stronger timing learn more rhythms and deepen your musical understanding• Wali Advanced Course For experienced players ready to master complex rhythms and arrangements• Wali Doundounba Course NEW This course explores the Doundounba family of rhythms and goes deep into the intricacies structure and essence of the music This one is special because it is taught by some of the best of the new generation of djembe and doundoun players• VIP Course A deeper learning experience with special material and more direct guidance This academy is not just about watching videos it’s about learning African drumming as a community and receiving real feedback and results! Coming very soon inside the academy🥁 Focus groups where students can practice together and ask questions🥁 Special lessons focused on specific areas of djembe and doundoun context 🥁 Q and A sessions with true masters of the tradition from Guinea Mali and Ivory Coast🥁 More rhythm breakdowns technique lessons and traditional repertoire If you want to take your drumming to the next level and learn authentic West African rhythms send me a message or check the link to join the courses Let’s build a global community of African drummers 🌍🪘