Thursday, April 29, 2010

Lots'o Miyanda May 1st Weekend!


May 1st the Miyanda ladies are splitting up to bring you more! Our friend and mentor, Comfort Adesuwa Ero, is launcing her new children's book "Kokodiko" at the Surrey Art Centre on 88th Avenue and King George Highway in Surrey. 2pm to 4pm. The Miyanda performers will be: Aisha, Esther, AJ and Darielle. Kocassale Dioubate will be playing djembesolo as they all help Comfort tell the fascinating tale of Kokodiko - the dance monster from Nigeria!
Also on May 1st from 1:15pm to 3:30pm, Natasha, Cyan, Shanille and Soleil of Miyanda, will be delivering a West African Dance Workshop at Ammara Studio at 40 Sixth Street in New Westminster. Fana Soro will be on hand for drum accompaniement. The girls are still actively fundraising for their upcoming trip to Scotland to perform at the prestigious Aberdeen International Youth Festival. Contact sorolisa@gmail.com for more info!