wuntanara
Beckenham
ABOUT US Wuntanara – meaning ‘we are together’ in the Soussou language from
Guinea Conakry – is a collective of outstanding artists from West Africa and
dedicated African drumming and dance students from across Europe. Master Drummer
Souleymane Compo is the Founder and Artistic Director Wuntanara, and CEO of
Wuntanara Ltd. Souleymane was born into the proud musical tradition in Guinea.
As a young man he travelled to The Gambia, where he continued his training in
the traditional arts with Guinean masters, in the famous Fatala Drum and Dance
School. He soon began teaching African drumming and dance to students from all
over the world. An accomplished dancer, he also became choreographer and lead
dancer for the Fatala Ballet troupe. Souleymane moved from Africa to London in
2004. Since then he has been teaching and performing in schools, weekly classes,
festivals and private events across the UK. He combines warmth and patience with
great musical knowledge and skill. He is an inspiring teacher, as well as an
accomplished performer. Wuntanara's lead dancer is Salif Camara Salif belongs to
a family of Guinean artists, and began dancing at a young age. An exhilarating
dancer, Salif has performed in some of the most acclaimed Guinean ballet troupes
and teaches Guinean dance to student across Europe as well as in Guinea. Connect
with Salif Camara on Facebook The Wuntanara Ltd Team Working along Souleymane
Compo, Ian Baker is the Chairman of Wuntanara Ltd, and Sarah Compo is the
company’s Finance and Marketing Director and occasional roadie.
