Kra KoTo Kra offers West African style drumming classes, workshops and camps in New Zealand. We also have a performance group who have played at many festivals around Auckland and the North Island since 2018.
Get in touch if you’d like to book a performance or for more information about booking workshops and our ongoing classes.
Upcoming events.
Current and Future Offerings
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New Term in Te Toro
Join us again in Te Toro!
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New Term in Hamilton
We’re back in Hamilton this August!
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Camp is Back!
Join us for another wonderful camp in Eltham with singing, dancing, drumming, marimba, mbira and n’goni as well as good food, lovely teachers and an overall warm fulfilling experience. Fully catered with childcare and youth tickets available as well as concessions and day passes, there are options for everyone!
To register visit - https://forms.gle/kNYSjeNSBnenLEoK6
More info to be released on our camp page soon!
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1-1 lessons with Sid
I've gotten myself, my space and my gear to a point where I want to start offering 1-1 lessons. I've had a couple of private students in the past, and following somebody's drumming journey so closely is a great buzz for me.
I'm confident I can help people from a variety of experience levels to improve, and we can set out to improve specific aspects of playing or understanding of the rhythms.
Whether it's a one-off, or you'd like a series of lessons, please get in touch if you're interested!
Drumming classes in Te Toro
(Awhitu Peninsula)
6.30pm - 8.00pm Tuesdays
Te Toro Hall
173 Te Toro Road
Sid’s West African Style drumming class, open to everybody, from “never touched a drum before” absolute beginners, to performance hardened players.
We learn, drill and practice traditional Djembe technique and play West African rhythms.
In addition to the Djembe, technique and parts for other instruments found in a West African style drumming ensemble such as Dunduns, bells and shakers will be taught.
Drumming classes in Hamilton
6.30pm - 8.00pm Wednesdays
Pilates Centre
131 Anglesea Street, Hamilton
Sid’s West African Style drumming class, open to everybody, from “never touched a drum before” absolute beginners, to performance hardened players.
We learn, drill and practice traditional Djembe technique and play West African rhythms.
In addition to the Djembe, technique and parts for other instruments found in a West African style drumming ensemble such as Dunduns, bells and shakers will be taught.