ABOUT KOUAME SEREBA
Artist, Writer, Musician, Composer
Author of the book “Become The Teacher They Will Never Forget”
The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kouame Sereba was born in West-Africa, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. His parents sent him away to their native village Tiegba at the age of 10. Living there he learned about traditional life, music and dance. By the age of 20, he travelled across the African continent where he visited and lived in countries like Mali, Niger, Cameron, Central African Republic, Sudan and Egypt and Israel.
In 1983 Kouame moved to Norway, where he is based today. Here, he plays an important role in the music scene. In addition to his solo projects he collaborates with musicians of many different styles; jazz, folk, contemporary, as well as traditional and modern African music. Kouame is now traveling all over the world with his life philosophy, “The Power of Playfulness” embedded in his performances, workshops and public talks.
In 2009 was Kouame Sereba awarded the price Folk Musician of the year in Norway. In addition to playing guitar, percussion and djembe, Kouame is a master of the Dodo, (a mouth harp known for its overtone-rich, almost electronic sound). Kouame Sereba sings his song “ATOLAGO” (Drowning Man Trail) in the Hollywood film The Interpreter, a thriller with Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn. Every year, Kouame Sereba meets among other meetings, on average more than 2000 kids a month with his performance “Kouame Meeting the Kids”.
The Norwegian Foreign Department supports his tours of Japan, Germany, and Africa . Sereba has received several awards for his work and is described as someone who creates a magic room around him when he performs.
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Testimonials
Rigeull ArielPosted 05. September 2020Brilliant, easy to follow, natural. Not complicated,teaches how to improvise, jam, lead, follow, meditate. Fab teacher
Luke MoorePosted 03. September 2020Exactly what I was looking for. This teacher has great energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Butch PiersonPosted 01. September 2020He is a great instructor with a lot of enthusiasm. He has a great passion for teaching and for his music.
Cristian MejiaPosted 20. August 2020You are teaching with your heart!!! thanks I'm really happy to learn with you! greetings from Costa Rica
Posted 20 June 2020This guy sure knows how to teach the drums . With enthusiasm and knowledge you will be playing in no time. Just bought my 13” Ivory Coast djembe .
LisaPosted 22 June 2020Engaging guy. I like it as it’s easy to follow and slowly builds up the skills
Tomasz JokaPosted 15 May 2020Can't wait for level 3!
Victor Barreda PazosPosted 11 April 2020I have good knowledge of djembe playing and this class has been great so far. Very simple and easy with useful info for more experienced players who can share this with their kids. My kids love it! Very highly recommended. And the teacher is simply sensational! Thanks for sharing your ancestral wisdom with such radiance and joy. Peace to you!