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. Katy Fields, Lisa Barnes-Young, Helen Bond, Alicia Matthews, Amy Lusk, Edna Walker, Jessica Albert (not pictured) Click Here to hear a performance by Diamana Diya

	Upcoming Performances: Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 6:30pm Annual Benkadi Benefit Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center 2700 Civic Center Way(off of 83 just north of Rollins Road Left at Hook Drive) Free Event/Donations Accepted Information http://www.medusadrums.com/benkadi.htm

Helen Bond