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: "Women Helping Women" Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Service Friday, June 20, 2008 11am - 2pm Zacharias (formally LaCASA) Sexual Abuse Center 4275 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL Phone: (847) 224-1187 Information available at www.zachariascenter.maestroweb.com/ "Midwest Folk & Fiber" Art Fair Sunday, July 20, 2008 12:30 - 1:15pm McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Information available at www.fiberandfolk.com/ "Logan Square Paseo Prairie Garden" Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:00 - 2:30pm A unique outdoor performance in a community volunteer garden Kedzie Ave. between Milwaukee and Wrightwood at the Logan Square "Blue Line" CTA stop in Chicago