DOUN DOUN DANCE SISTERS PRESENTS...
mama buluku
DOUN DOUN DANCE SISTERS PRESENTS...
mama buluku
About Us
Mama Buluku is an exhilarating display of music, dance and song, echoing the living traditions of West Africa. Innovative choreographies fuse movement with the playing of big bass “doun doun” drums, whilst live drums and percussion drive high energy polyrhythmic beats!
This all-women’s ensemble – with deep gratitude to their mentors from Guinea & Ghana – offer an intricate weave of primal rhythm and spirited dance into a stunning, visually extraordinary, contemporary, uplifting performance that celebrates the awakening and expression of the powerful life force that exists within all of us.
About Us
Mama Buluku is an exhilarating display of music, dance and song, inspired by the living traditions of West Africa. Innovative choreographies led by director Pascale Richy fuse movement with the playing of big bass drums (doun douns), whilst percussion divas Natalie Richy, Jacinta Foale and Tracy McNab drive high energy live polyrhythmic beats. Collectively their dedication and study culminates in over 8 decades of experience!
This all-women’s ensemble – with deep gratitude to their mentors from Guinea & Ghana – offer an intricate weave of primal rhythm and spirited dance into a stunning, visually extraordinary, contemporary, uplifting performance that celebrates the awakening and expression of the powerful life force that exists within all of us.
About Us
Mama Buluku is an exhilarating display of music, dance and song, inspired by the living traditions of West Africa. Innovative choreographies led by director Pascale Richy fuse movement with the playing of big bass drums (doun douns), whilst percussion divas Natalie Richy, Jacinta Foale and Tracy McNab drive high energy live polyrhythmic beats. Collectively their dedication and study culminates in over 8 decades of experience!
This all-women’s ensemble – with deep gratitude to their mentors from Guinea & Ghana – offer an intricate weave of primal rhythm and spirited dance into a stunning, visually extraordinary, contemporary, uplifting performance that celebrates the awakening and expression of the powerful life force that exists within all of us.
Doun Doun Dance Workshops & Classes
Learn to dance to the beat of your own drum!
Classes and workshops are high energy and loads of fun! Whether you are experienced or a total beginner you will be skillfully guided to maximise your grasp of dance steps and drum breaks whilst taking your fitness to another level!
Pascale is an accomplished drummer/dancer with over 20 years’ experience in performance and teaching. She has studied with African masters of traditional music and dance in West Africa and Australia. Her aim is for participants to feel uplifted and empowered, experiencing the joy and invigoration of this brilliant art form which brings deeper grounding and connection.
- Weekly Classes in Maleny
- Host your own workshop with 10 or more participants
- Join the mailing list for upcoming workshops and festivals
For bookings and enquiries:
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2025
National Folk Festival Canberra – April 17th-21st 2025
We are currently accepting donations to help get the troupe down to Canberra. If you can spare any amount, please donate at: https://gofund.me/491a3129
Crystal Waters Music Club – 29th March 2025
Club Accoustic Maleny – 6th February 2025
Midsummer Night’s Gala @ Maleny Yoga Shed – 11th January 2025
PERFORMANCE BIO 2023-24
Yandina Street Fair – August 18th 2024
Arts Alive Co-op Launch Party – August 12th 2024
Maleny Wood Expo – May 5th & 6th 2024
Hazara Women for Change Refugee Fundraiser Maleny – May 4th 2024
Festuri Multicultural Music & Dance Festival Moffat Beach – March 30th 2024
African Music Night with EPIZO BANGORA in Maleny – December 9th 2023
Maleny Music Festival – November 11th 2023
Festuri Multicultural Music & Dance Festival 2023
- Cotton Tree 16th September
- Hinterland 21st October
UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
Maleny Wood Expo – May 1st 2023
Muzika Maleny – June 1st 2023
Festuri Multicultural Music & Dance Festival 2023
- Baringa 19th August
- Cotton Tree 16th September
- Hinterland 21st October
Crystal Waters Music Club – September 2023
PERFORMANCES 2022-23
Maleny Music Festival – February 18th 2023
Muzika Maleny – February 2nd 2023
Woodford Street Carnival – November 25th 2022
Front Up Maleny – November 21st 2022
Festuri Multicultural Music & Dance Festival 2022
- Baringa 24th September
- Hinterland 29th October
Muzika Maleny – September 1st 2022
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Mama Buluku acknowledge the traditional custodians of Jinibara country, the land upon which we now reside.
we pay respects to elders past, present & emerging & honour their sacred connection to this land & the memory it holds.
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