Name: Kora Retreat with Mamadou Dramé
Start: 2026-08-05
End: 2026-08-09
Location: 46317 Villargordo del Cabriel, Valencia, España

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Join Mamadou Dramé for an unforgettable six-day retreat exploring the sacred sound of the kora. Master musician, griot, and storyteller from Casamance, Senegal, Mamadou will guide you through a deep, heart-opening experience rooted in the mandinka musical traditions.Held in Villargordo del Cabriel, a serene Spanish village nestled right beside the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park, this retreat invites you to immerse in music and nature alike. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and protected wilderness, it's a perfect setting to rest, reflect, and reconnect.In your free time, you can hike scenic trails, kayak through turquoise waters, or enjoy outdoor adventures like swimming, paddleboarding, and exploring the nearby river canyons.

46317 Villargordo del Cabriel, Valencia, España

Kora Retreat with Mamadou Dramé

Hotel Raïmblanc

Kora Retreat with Mamadou Dramé in 46317 Villargordo del Cabriel, Valencia, España

<h3>Join Mamadou Dramé for an unforgettable six-day retreat exploring the sacred sound of the kora. Master musician, griot, and storyteller from Casamance, Senegal, Mamadou will guide you through a deep, heart-opening experience rooted in the mandinka musical traditions.</h3> Held in Villargordo del Cabriel, a serene Spanish village nestled right beside the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park, this retreat invites you to immerse in music and nature alike. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and protected wilderness, it's a perfect setting to rest, reflect, and reconnect. In your free time, you can hike scenic trails, kayak through turquoise waters, or enjoy outdoor adventures like swimming, paddleboarding, and exploring the nearby river canyons.

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Stay at Raïmblanc

Breakfast and dinner

A visit to a Vineyard

Kora Lessons

<h3>What’s Included</h3> <ul> <li>Daily Kora Workshops &nbsp;</li> <li>West African Rhythm &amp; Song Circles &nbsp;</li> <li>Morning Meditation &amp; Guided Nature Walks &nbsp;</li> <li>Evening Acoustic Sessions &amp; Storytelling under the Stars &nbsp;</li> <li>Boutique Lodging at Hotel Raimblanc &nbsp;</li> <li>A Guided Vineyard Tour &amp; Wine Tasting &nbsp;</li> <li>Optional Hikes through local trails and natural parks &nbsp;</li> <li>Daily Breakfast &amp; Dinner&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Mamadou Dramé is a contemporary griot, a sixth-generation descendant of one of Senegal’s most storied musical lineages. A virtuoso of the kora and an exceptional singer, Mamadou embodies both the tradition and the evolution of this sacred West African art form.Born in Casamance, southern Senegal, Mamadou began playing the kora, at the age of 8, guided by his father and grandfather, Lalo Keba Dramé, a legendary figure who revolutionized kora music with a more percussive, danceable style. Mamadou's early fascination with the instrument quickly grew into a lifelong calling. At just 15, he was already performing concerts in Senegal, later moving to Dakar to study at the Conservatory. There, he completed a thesis on the evolution of the kora from its origins to the modern era, graduating with honors. Now based in Belgium, Mamadou performs internationally and collaborates across cultures and genres. He’s recorded with artists like Njaparta Sow and Tister Ikomo, blending kora with Congolese rhythms, French chanson, and even Mexican music—a fusion that led to the acclaimed album Quilombo with multi-instrumentalist Osvaldo Hernandez-Napoles. Mamadou is also a seasoned educator, teaching kora at Muziekpublique’s Academy for over five years. His teaching style is intuitive, rigorous, and generous—trusted by students across Europe who seek to learn this demanding and soulful instrument. His musical group, Médra Jaly, showcases both traditional and original compositions, while his trio project Kora Baroque—with soprano Céline Scheen and guitarist Karim Baggili—has been praised for its unexpected and transcendent blend of styles, performed in prestigious venues such as Flagey, Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, and Botanique. Whether performing at diplomatic ceremonies, international festivals, or intimate workshops, Mamadou’s presence is grounded, joyful, and magnetic. To experience music with him is to step into a world where rhythm becomes memory, melody becomes meaning, and every note carries centuries of wisdom.

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What’s Included<ul> <li>Accommodation: Accommodation in standard room including breakfast and dinner (Half board)</li> <li>Kora Tuition: Daily Individual and group lessons by Mamadou Dramé</li></ul>

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What’s Included<ul> <li>Accommodation: Accommodation in standard room(with Jacuzzi) including breakfast and dinner (Half board)</li> <li>Kora Tuition: Daily Individual and group lessons by Mamadou Dramé</li></ul>

Standard Room with Jacuzzi

Kora Retreat with Mamadou Dramé

Kora Retreat with Mamadou Dramé

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