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Henri Goabi on 0044 (0)20 8 674 8950 or

0044 (0)7762 234 553 or 0044 (0)7720 548 104

EMAIL:  gaobi1@hotmail.co.uk

 
 

Kaago is a collective of experienced artists led by musical director Henri Gaobi and dancer/ artistic director Rose Zan Lou.

Henri and Rose are both from the Gouro community of West Central Ivory Coast.

 
   
 

Having performed together for many years in the National Ballet,  they, and the other experienced artists in KAAGO, specialize in rich and varied performances. They incorporate singing, percussion, mime theatre, stilt-walking, acrobatics, and authentic village mask dances, leaving their audiences mesmerized and enchanted.  The number of artists vary, sometimes five, sometimes 10, depending on the setting.

 

   
 

Supported with music and dance, dozens of events in Black History Month in schools, colleges, community venues, universities, and other public places

Created a welcoming and open environment at events such as conferences, weddings, baptisms, and birthday parties

 
 

 
Henri Gaobi is thought by many to be one of the finest exponents of traditional djembe playing in Britain. This Master Drummer is able to keep the traditional rhythms of the Ivory Coast alive within the context of breath taking contemporary performances and workshops.    
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Henri Gaobi

Master Drummer from West Africa where for many years he performed with the Ivory Coast National Ballet.  He teaches, performs and records, and plays a wide range of instruments including djembe, doundouba, balafon, and talking drum. 

He has dedicated himself since childhood to the traditional drumming patterns of his country, and is one of the finest djembe players in Britain.  He sustains a rhythmic pulse alongside the most complex solo patterns, ensuring the result is a dynamic musical whole..

 

 
 

 

 

 

     
 
 

 
 

.Drumming workshops for adults and children together at several community festivals, including Westminster City Council’s Play Days in Paddington Recreation Ground, and Hastings Green Fair.  Teaches African drumming at Westminster Adult Education Service

 

 

 

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