Sponsors
On March 24, 2004 Ryan Camara presented a gift from the authors, Peripole-Bergerault and Alfred Publishing of nearly 2 million GNF (Guinea Francs) to the Ecole Primaire de Roume in Guinea. Accepting the gift were School director Facinet Camara (right), teacher Alexandre Bazil Morgan (left) and drum instructor M. Lamine Dibo Camara (center) with students from the school.
Ryan doesn't take sponsorship lightly. "I believe in building personal relationships with the people I work with and and make sure everything we do together is done with the upmost quality, professionalism and respect. Over the last few years I have come to know the folks and Peripole-Bergerault and Alfred Publshing quite well. I am very grateful for the generosity they've shown in supporting the continued preservation and promotion of traditional West African music, dance and culture. I am honored to work with these companies in business, but even happier to have them as friends." - Ryan Camara.
Peripole-Bergerault
As one of the most respected names music education, Peripole-Bergerault has provided quality educational and Orff instruments to music educators for over 60 years. Ryan is proud to work with Peripole-Bergerault on their new "Mande Instrument Ensemble" of authentic West African Drums.
Alfred Publishing
Ryan's book publisher and the #1 education publisher in the world.
Friends
Great sites of exceptional people working to make a difference.
World Rhythms Arts Program
Ryan and Kalani's resource for authentic music, movement and wellness curriculums, programs and resources.
Denbaya, Inc.
An Oregon 501(c)3 non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of African arts.
Djembelesson.org
Online traditional West African Djembe and Dundun lessons and resources.
Fore-Fote
Meaning Black and White in the Susu language, Fore-Fote is a performance group featuring Master Drummer from Guinea, West Africa M. Lamine Dibo Camara.
Kalani Music
Official website of acclaimed world percussionist and educator, Kalani.
Arts Council of Southern Oregon
Supports schools in making the arts a vital part of every child's education, advocates for artists and arts organizations, and promotes the cultural development of Southern Oregon.
Bolga Baskets International
A U.S.A Oregon based company that provides beautifully hand-woven African baskets and hats, commonly known as Bolga Baskets, from a region in northern Ghana called Bolgatanga to patrons worldwide.
Terry Longshore
Acclaimed percussionist, composer and educator. Current Chair of the Southern Oregon University Music Department.
Radio Kankan
A Guinea (Conakry) based independent internet radio station and news resource.(French. English translation available)
Djembe Man
A fantastic resource on African music and culture. Originally from Zimbabwe, DjembeMan cares deeply about African music and respecting the origins and traditions of authentic African instruments and heritage.
Guinee News
An independent internet based Guinea news site with forums and chatroom. (French. English translation available)
All Africa - Guinea
An African news search engine that pulls the latest headlines about Guinea. (English)
Guinea: A Historical Profile
A nice, concise profile of Guinea up to the mid-1990's written by a Guinean. (English)
