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Subject: Farafina Donia News

Greetings Everyone!

Wonderful news … Malian musician/author Yaya Diallo has just returned from Mali and has been successful in obtaining 15 acres of land 10 miles from the capital Bamako for "Farafina Donia" - A Survival School for Traditional African Culture in Mali. The name "Farafina Donia" translates into "African Knowledge."

A donkey is now an important resident to help remove stones and bring in bricks for construction. Clearing of the land is now underway along with building the first hut and door for the ancestors.

Radio Mali and TV have taken much notice of the project which is getting a lot of attention. The site is surrounded by several villages. Yaya attended a meeting with the regional elders and chiefs. There is much enthusiasm that Farafina Donia will have an impact on both the country and the entire continent as its success will provide a good example for people. As Yaya says, "We want to do some positive thing."

The land itself is 200 metres wide by 300 metres long for a total of 60,000 square metres. The start of this project possibly would not have begun at this time had it not been for the insight of a local landowner who saw the value of such of project and acted according to his vision by stepping forward with a feasible proposal for the land. Such is the nature of the project as it reaches out and touches the spirt and hearts of people.

The creation of "Farafina Donia" is a historical moment and all are invited to partake.

"Farafina Donia" tee-shirts are available to show your support. Contributions towards the construction are most welcome. Above all, your spirit and positive intentions will be the ground upon which this will flourish.

Yaya Diallo may be contacted at:

Yaya Diallo
2903 Abigail Dr. #1
Louisville, KY 40205
USA
Telephone: 502-459-0902

Your good wishes are most welcome by card or telephone. Email messages may be sent to diallo_yaya_harlina@hotmail.com and/or to Onzou Records, info@onzou.com

Blessings,

Stephen

Stephen Conroy, Producer/Publisher
Yaya Diallo's Traditional & Contemporary West African Kanza Music
Onzou Records, http://www.onzou.com

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Stage de percusion africains (djembe)& Stage de danse africaine traditionelle avec Yaya Diallo.

African percussion (djembe drum) and danse classes.

Cout/Cost: 30$

Time: 3:30 - 5:30

Date: Dec. 1, 2002

Lieu/Place: Afrique en mouvements
910 Jean Talon Est

Inscriptions & renseignements/Registration & Information: (514) 270-6914

Rabais de 10$ pour ceux qui s'inscrivent aux 2 stages
Savings of $10 for both classes.