Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia Kadi
- Santa Monica, CA
- Drum / Percussion Show
- Travels nationwide
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Overview
Ballet Djelia Kadi is an energetic West African drum experience led by Dramane Kone, a third-generation master drummer and griot (traditional storyteller) of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dramane Kone has travelled around the world performing and teaching has played with lots of famous people like Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Shakira and Herbie Hancock also played for Black Panther movie soundtrack. Ballet Djelia Kadi members are all professional drummers, dancers, stilt walkers and acrobats, Ballet Djelia Kadi provides an unforgettable show!
6 Reviews
Phenomenal drumming and great dancing! They were entertaining and interactive. Everyone at our event enjoyed them!
African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
Response from Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia Kadi:
Thank you so much Pamela
Dramane and his team were fantastic. They were so accommodating for our company-wide virtual event last Sunday. We are a home-care company looking for ways to support our caregivers working on the front lines during the pandemic and their energy was perfect! Thank you for your amazing performance during such pressing times. We really appreciate it!
African Entertainment, Multi-Instrumentalist, Percussionist, World Music, Drum / Percussion Show
Response from Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia Kadi:
Thanks so much Casey and the Caregivers you guys rocked it as well good audience.
For cultural month, Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia performed at my daughters school and did such an amazing job! Everyone loved them from the kids, who danced and played the drums with the group, to the teachers who got up and danced with the kids! Not only was it incredibly fun, it was also very educational. The kids learned all about West African Drums and the African dance moves that go with them in a fun interactive way! We’ll definitely invite them back next year!!!
African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
This group is so fun and had the whole crowd clapping and banging and dancing. Super lively and huge energy. And they are real professionals. Highly recommend.
African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
They absolutely made my party! I was told by numerous guests that it was the best party of the year thanks to Dramane musicians and performers. I loved how they got the guests clapping and even dancing! Their costumes were beautiful, their skills were impressive, and the performance was phenomenal. Definitely the BEST part of my party. Guests from age 10 months to 80 years loved it!
African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
Response from Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia Kadi:
Thank you so much Laurel it’s was so much fun.
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African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
Booking Info
What to Expect
Ballet Djelia Kadi highlights not only the amazing talents of Dramane Kone and David Hilal, but an ensemble of other professional musicians and dancers as well. Look for the "Djelia Kadi" playlist on the "African Drums OC" channel on YouTube for videos from recent performances at corporate events, celebrity fundraisers and more!
Set length and number of performers can be tailored to accommodate any venue, budget or theme.
Instruments: Djembe, Dunduns (base drums), Balafone, N'goni, Kora
Performers: Dancers, Stilt Walkers, Acrobats
About
Ballet Djelia Kadi was established over 15 years ago by Dramane Kone, a third-generation master drummer and griot (traditional storyteller) from Burkina Faso in West Africa. Dramane began learning to play percussion instruments at the age of 3. He has toured Europe and the United States, and played with musical legends Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Shakira and Herbie Hancock.
David Hilal joined Ballet Djelia Kadi in 2007 as a lead drummer. An accomplished musician and vocalist, David has studied and performed with internationally renowned grand master drummer Mamady Keita and now teaches drumming at his recording studio, Sound Connected.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| February 06, 2021 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | Cultural Event |
Past Booked Events
| August 16, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Virtual Event |
| March 09, 2020 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| December 18, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
| December 07, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 17, 2019 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
| August 10, 2019 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
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