This dynamic percussion ensemble presents traditional rhythms and songs from Guinea, West Africa. Co-founders Helen Bond and Amy Lusk have intensively studied in Guinea with world-renowned musician Famoudou Konate, grand master of the djembe drum and its orchestra. This all-female drumming group communicates the excitement, energy and sheer joy of the Malinke music, inspired by the name that Famoudou himself gave them: Diamana Diya, translated "Make good music for the land." Experience the rich, interwoven melodies and polyrhythms of the Malinke ensemble, including resonant bass drums (dunduns), higher-pitched djembes and traditional songs from the Hamanah region of Guinea. For booking contact Helen Bond. Leia Norton, Africa Rainey, Amy Lusk, Lisa Barnes-Young, Helen Bond, Katy Barnet and Cindy Hahn (not pictured) Click Here to hear a performance by Diamana Diya

	Upcoming Performances: Sunday, February 4 at 3:00pm Held at The Greenbelt Cultural Center 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 Questions/Information (847) 968-3477 or Helen (847) 306-8688 or helen@medusadrums.com Motherland Rhythm Community Website

Helen Bond