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Sam Maitland and Zozo Shuaibu of Kuzari
TEACHERS SAY
Just a quick note to say thank you for a great course today. I've gone away with loads of practical ideas which I'll definitely use with the children and share with the staff
Thanks for a brilliant course last Monday at the Gateshead CLC. The inspiration is still lasting!!
Fab course on Tuesday - really loved the drumming - great resource - thanks for an amazing day!
Great course today. Useful, practical activities which can be taken straight to the classroom. very motivational!
BOOKING KUZARI
Primary and Secondary Schools | Colleges | Businesses
KUZARI performances are captivating and entertaining. They sing and dance to heavy African poly-rhythms and always get their audience to participate.
Their wealth of experience in teaching enables them to tailor content to the class/workshop making learning easy for beginners and stimulating for the advanced student. They also teach the origin of communication through rhythms, songs, dance, story-telling and culture.
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 35 PUPILS
Please contact Kuzari for latest booking charges.
CONTACT KUZARI
Zozo Shuaibu
T:: 020 709 33620
M:: 07958 515 899
E: info@kuzari.org
KUZARI which means energy/enthusiasm in the Hausa language of West Africa is a UK based, professional group that performs, teaches and entertains. They are singers, dancers and multi-instrumentalists playing percussion, bass, keyboards and guitars.
They have worked in a number of African countries and the United Kingdom in schools, colleges and universities, art centres, theatres and dance venues working with and entertaining people of all ages and abilities. They have also worked and recorded with various artistes from Africa, the UK and the Caribbean.
Kuzari members Zozo Shuaibu and Sam Maitland are major contributors to the popular Cumbria County Council tuned-in.org music project which features West African Drum Beats. They were also commissioned by Expressive Software Projects makers of Compose World and Rhythm Maker to compose and perform for the ESP CD-ROM The Drum International.
YOUR COMMENTS
Falamakata was, simply put, a masterpiece. Keep it up.
• Afolabi Odofin: ||
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I like the pulsating rhythm makes me jump on my feet
• umaru: ||
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Fantastic
• zozo: ||
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These guys are fantastic - master drummers, great all-round musicians and they'll have your classes spellbound. We know, we had them here firing up local teachers to bang those djembes. Recommended.
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VIDEO & PODCASTS
Sam and Zozo rehearsal (wmv: 9m.25s)
 | Sabanoh Megamix - Podcast from Sabanoh International |
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| Falamakata - Podcast from Sabanoh International |
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| Alafia - Podcast from World Citizen album |
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| Goombay - Kuzari podcast |
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| Warrior/Bori - Kuzari Podcast |
KUZARI NEWS
12.01.2009Cumbria Music Wider Opportunities
18.07.2008Gateshead City Learning Centre
15.07.200810.06.2008
Gernany Tour - School Workshops
8.06.2008HMP Haverigg - Cultural Awareness Day
SIDE PROJECTS
World Citizen - Alafia
CD: £10.00
From Freetown in Sierra Leone, West Africa, Sam Maitland, aka Alafia, is an accomplished composer, singer, songwriter and music teacher. He plays guitars, bass, piano and various percussion instruments.
Enjoyment - Sabanoh International
CD: £10.00
Sabanoh which means "It belongs to us" in the Temne language of Sierra Leone has been a household name in the music scene for more than two decades. In the 70s and early 80s the band was called Sabanoh 75. At present the band is called Sabanoh International and consists of three original members, based in London. Zozo Shuaibu, Ayo Roy-Macauley and Bobwin Amara are among the finest musicians to come from West Africa. You're warmly invited to check out the Sabanoh sound!
Warn You Pikin - Sabanoh International
CD: £10.00
"Warn You Pikin" which means "Advise Your Child" is an eight track compilation of Sabanoh's greatest hits and some new cuts.
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