Diamano Coura W. African Dance Dynasty, ascending

nzocalifa-- Grace overflowing in continued Mastery in the month of October hosted by West African Dance dynasty Diamano Coura West African Dance Company.

🍃#givepraisetolife Papa Dr. Zakriya Diouf, Pioneer, Cultural Ambassador, Scholar, Husband Father, our treasured Royal Gran. 

The Malonga Center floors have been blessed; Come bask in the fruit of Artistic gifts of the Oakland, Bay Area Community and beyond.  As we continue to hold vigil for our Diouf Family, Diamano Coura and Community kinship align, let us Dance, Drum and BE in good Spirit. Please register ahead to ensure your space. Social-Distancing protocols observed

Good folks, a signature schedule featuring Master Artists and Pioneers of 

West African Dance and Drum Cultural traditions:

Diamano Coura W. African Dance Company

Ousseynou Kouyate

Sister Linda Faye Johnson

Baba Mosheh Milon

Pre-register. Class cap is at 100, including Drummers, and Dancers. 

If you pre- register and can’t attend, please inform the registrar to release the space.

Masks are required , regardless of vaccination status.

Class is from 3:30pm-5:00pm. 2nd floor, Studio A. Please be prompt.

Class fee is $15

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💜Donations and offerings are graciously received in Honor of

Papa Diouf and for relief efforts in support of the Diouf Family.

Direct portal link: https://diamano-coura-west-african-dance-company.square.site/

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NEA National Heritage Fellows Tribute Video: 

Dr. Zakarya and Naomi Diouf

presented by the National Endowment for the Arts March 2021

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Honored Fellows and Arts Ambassadors
Nationally recognized for their Artistic Excellence and invaluable 

contributions to the Arts, rejuvenating its Cultural Heritage.  

And for establishing Cultural legacies 
vital to the sustenance of  a global Arts Community.

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from the Archives - Diamano Coura 1993

Video by Tumani Onabiyi for Tumani Photo Video © 2021

Wajumbe Cultural Institution presents

" The Celebration of the Black Dance and Music Experience"

at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason in the City of San Francisco in 1993.

 

Our Royal Gran now Ancestor Dr. Zakariya Diouf

 We Love you Papa Zak! 

We extend our Love and respects with heartfelt support  to Mama Naomi & Family

and to our Diamano Coura kinship. 

Gangstar transitioned; His light and timeless wisdom transcending; His trajectory of works studied, rooted, taught, created unmatched; 

a vast vessel of Ancient traditions, legacy Culture living through the dynasty He founded, in joint Vision with his Queen aka Mama Naomi, birthed through Family, and built in kinship with Commune+Unity. A powerful demonstration of a full and majestic walk of life of indomitable Spirit.

 I, WE Rise to your occasion "Papa Zak" in grand salute -- sending Love, Light and sweet ease to the Family, as we mourn with you and hold you all in sweet vigil. 

DR ZAKARIYA DIOUF, Pioneer, Cultural Gatekeeper, Elder Statesman,  my Royal Gran, ascend sweetly to be received honorably upon your Ancestral stool. Love, light and progress.  

~Love Sis. R. Califa Calloway  

#givepraisetolife