Ka Folike School of Percussion-Chicago

05/01/2026

Discover the Rhythm. Live the Tradition.
At Kafolike School of Percussion, we invite you to experience the heartbeat of Malinké (Mandingue) culture through the power of rhythm. More than just drumming lessons, our program immerses you in the stories, traditions, and spirit of West African music.

04/17/2026

We are back with a Summer Intensive! This unforgettable 6-class experience will immerse you in the dynamics, technique, history, folklore, and cultural context of the Djembe orchestra. https://www.kafolikeschool.com/africandrumclass

12/07/2025

For the past few months, I’ve been building something I’m truly proud of. A creative world born from my Malinké (Mandé) heritage, my imagination, and the stories I wish had been more present to us all around the world. There are so many important proverbs of life, humanity, morals, ethics and culture with in these historical stories.

I’m excited to introduce Journée Visions — a cinematic storytelling universe inspired by life lessons and the great Mandé (Mandingue) storytellers (Griots/Djeli) the walking libraries, the traditional elders, ambassadors, healers, advisers and the history, mythology, and spirit that shaped our people. This is my way of honoring my ancestors while using modern tools to bring their legacy into a new, visual age.

If you want to follow the characters, the behind-the-scenes process, and the expanding universe I’m building, join me here:

[Journée Visions] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584525695850&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you to everyone who has supported and believed in this journey so far. The journey is just getting started.

AFROFUTURISTORY

“Where African mythology becomes cinema.”

« Là où la mythologie africaine devient cinéma. »

10/26/2025

Join us for the last semester of the year https://www.kafolikeschool.com/africandrumclass class

02/18/2025

Enroll today @ https://www.kafolikeschool.com/africandrumclass

01/23/2025

KaFolike School of Percussion’s first Semester begins March 2nd, 2025. As a student of Kafolike School of Percussion, you will not only learn the intricate rhythms but also delve into the history and folklore of the Malinke people and the region of the rhythm. Our classes focus on solo phrases, stamina building, and much more, making it a comprehensive learning experience for both seasoned drummers and beginners alike.

For more information and enrollment visit https://www.kafolikeschool.com/africandrumclass

09/05/2024

Semester 3 begins September 15th opening with special guest Master Djembefola Bolokada Conde.

For more info visit - https://www.kafolikeschool.com/africandrumclass

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth!!! As we continue the movement of uplifting education of our people, our African family brought here and to the Africans born here, let’s honor our ancestors that were stolen and brought to this land and their and our struggle to not only reconnect our people to our homeland, culture, and accomplishments, but to honor the major work our people have done to build this Nation is paramount. Let’s celebrate with pride as we are a powerful people with a glorious past, present and future. DONT LET ANYONE TELL YOU, YOU ARE NOT AFRICAN BECAUSE YOU WERE NOT BORN IN OUR MOTHERLAND. Be proud and stand fortified 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾

04/28/2024

Semester 2 begins May 19th 2024. Join the Chicago lands foremost institution for learning the in-depth history, folklore, rudiments, technique and spirituality of the Djembe orchestra from the perspective of the Malinké people. Enroll today @

Our school is known for it's intensive curriculum, cultural history, ethics, morals, technique, folklore, and learning of traditional West African drums, and rhythms of the Mandingue diaspora.

03/30/2024

Avec mes Grands de Sewa Kan de Mamady Keita (Repose en paix 🤲🏾🤲🏾)

02/17/2024

We start our 1st semester of the year this Sunday. For more info and enrolling https://www.kafolikeschool.com/africandrumclass