J. Fredrick Jones, also known as Djangewali, hails from St. Louis, MO, where he began his studies in West African music in 1975. He later moved to Chicago and became a musical director and dancer with muntu dance theatre, an internationally acclaimed company. Fred moved to Los Angeles in 1990, and now is the artistic director of Abalaye African Dance Ensemble. He has studied and/or worked with Mamady Keita from Guinea, Mor Thiam of Senegal, Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clarke, and Bill Summers, among others. His teaching credits include 8 years at UCLA and numerous residencies. Fred is skilled at breaking down each rhythm into simple but challenging djembe, dunun and bell parts. Fred Jones teaches various classes in the Los Angeles area.
Find the class that is right for you!
Find the class that is right for you!
Beginner Class: Sunday 3:00-4:30 pm
Motherland Music
2921 La Cienega Blvd. Culver City CA 90232
Advanced Class: Tuesday 7:30-9:00 pm
Motherland Music
2921 La Cienega Blvd. Culver City CA 90232
Traditional Solo Class: Saturday 4:30-6:30 pm
Crenshaw Yoga and Dance
5426 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90043
All Levels, Friday 7:00-8:30 pm
REMO RECREATIONAL MUSIC CENTER
REMO RECREATIONAL MUSIC CENTER
7308 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
North Hollywood CA 91605
Djabara Solo:
North Hollywood CA 91605
Djabara Solo:
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This rhythm is one of 12 Malinke rhythms from Mamady Keita that have original solos.
Is this class still on?
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