FESTIVAL & SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

Performances & Workshops

Book the Band, Moussa, or immersive West African workshops for festivals, schools, cultural programmes, private events and public sessions.

Choose your experience

Band

High-energy West African live performances for festivals, cultural events, private celebrations and large gatherings.

Book Moussa

Solo and small line-up performances rooted in kora, balafon, percussion, storytelling and tradition.

Private Workshops

Interactive drumming and other west African instruments' workshops for schools, festivals, organisations and private groups.

Public Workshops

Join upcoming West African drumming and cultural sessions on selected dates.

Koroleko BAND

West African rhythms. Contemporary energy. Unforgettable live experience.

Signifying “traditional” in the Bambara language...

Koroleko is a dynamic contemporary music ensemble rooted in West African musical heritage. Led by the multi-instrumentalist Koroleko Moussa, the band blends tradition with modern creativity to create a vibrant and unforgettable live experience.

Based in London since 2012, Moussa has built a strong musical presence across the UK and Europe, leading Koroleko through festivals, cultural events and international performances with rich rhythms, powerful storytelling and joyful energy.

Performances include:

Greenbelt Festival
Boomtown – Lion’s Den Opening Show
Africa on the Square
Shropshire Music Trust
Medicine Festival
Trafalgar Square Eid Celebrations
Greenfield Festival
Hootananny Brixton
Elementary Festival
World Cultural Festival, India
Shambala Festival
Soul Revolution Festival

Additional collaborations include projects with Afriquoi, Native Sun, Minyanta and James William Blades

And many more across the UK, Europe and internationally.

Meet the band

A collective of musicians from across Africa and Europe, bringing together diverse influences into one powerful sound.

Moussa Dembele

Kora . Balafon . vocals

Available line-ups

Full Band

Best for festivals, concerts and large events

Reduced Line-up

Ideal for smaller venues and private functions

Custom Line-up

Tailored to the event and audience

Book Moussa

solo artist for smaller line-ups, offering an intimate musical experience rooted in West African tradition.

Moussa performs as a solo artist and in smaller line-ups, offering an intimate musical experience rooted in West African tradition.

Using instruments such as the kora, balafon, n’goni and percussion, his performances bring warmth, rhythm and storytelling to cultural spaces, ceremonies, workshops and private events.

With over 25 years of experience as a musician, educator and master craftsman of West African instruments, Moussa brings authenticity, versatility and presence to every performance.

Solo — traditional flow using kora, balafon, percussion or voice

Duo — a richer and more intimate live set for smaller events

Custom Performance — for ceremonies, cultural programmes and bespoke bookings

Private Workshops

immersive West African drumming workshops for Schools, Festivals, Organisations and Private groups

Koroleko Moussa leads immersive West African instruments workshops for schools, festivals, organisations and private groups in London and surrounding areas.

These sessions are designed to build connection, creativity and confidence through rhythm, storytelling and shared musical experience.

Rooted in a lineage of Bwa Bwa Griot storytellers, musicians and artisans from Burkina Faso and Mali, Moussa brings over 25 years of professional experience as a musician, educator and master craftsman of West African instruments.

Up to 30 participants

45-minute session

Half-day and full-day options available

Instruments provided

Suitable for schools, festivals and private groups

Focus on culture, rhythm, self-expression and connection

More than music, a transformative experience

Through our drumming workshops, children gain skills that extend far beyond music.

Each session is designed to encourage active participation, spark creativity, and build confidence helping pupils grow both individually and as part of a group.

Working together through rhythm, participants develop:

Listening and communication skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Self-expression and emotional confidence

These workshops create a safe and energising space where every child can be heard, included, and inspired.

Why schools choose our workshops

What participants can expect

Learn — discover the history and significance of traditional West African instruments

Play — take part in drumming, singing and rhythm-making with instruments provided

Connect — build teamwork, confidence and self-expression through shared musical experience

Sample workshop activities

Global Rhythm Sampler

Cross-Cultural Ensemble

Rhythm Stories

Group drumming and singing

Instruments introduced

Djembe

Kora

Balafon

Doum Doum

Shekere

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Public Workshops

Join upcoming West African drumming and cultural sessions open to individuals, families and communities.

These workshops are scheduled events with fixed dates, locations and limited spaces.

Drums Workshops

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Koroleko Moussa

Provides comprehensive full-day and half-day drumming workshops designed for participants in schools, festivals, and private events, both within London and in surrounding areas. The workshops are centred around themes of fostering connections and community through the medium of drumming, as well as exploring the profound healing potential of sound through a historical and harmonious lens. Additionally, participants will engage with therapeutic concepts and self-expression facilitated by traditional West African instruments,

such as the Kora, Djembes, Dum dums, Shekere, and Balafon.

The sessions are conducted by Koroleko Moussa, who comes from a lineage of Bwa Bwa Griot storytellers, musicians, and artisans from Burkina Faso and Mali. Having been immersed in this rich musical heritage from an early age by his father and other family members, Koroleko possesses over 25 years of experience as a professional musician, educator, and master craftsman proficient in West African instruments.

Participants can expect the following provisions:
- Appropriately sized Djembes for all attendees
- Each session accommodates approximately 30 participants
- The duration of each session is 45 minutes

Throughout the workshop, Koroleko will present an introduction to the history of several traditional West African instruments that he has meticulously crafted, which includes:
- Kora (African harp)
- Balafon (African xylophone)
- Djembe (drum)
- Doum Doum (African kick drum)

Calabashes workshops

nstruments provided encompass Djembe African Hand Drums, allowing participants to engage in the creation of their own drumming and singing experiences.

The workshop activities encompass:
- Global Rhythm Sampler (10 minutes): Participants acquire short rhythm patterns from three to five distinct cultures.
- Cross-Cultural Ensemble (15–20 minutes): Participants collaborate to amalgamate various cultural rhythms into a unified musical piece.
- Rhythm Stories (10 minutes): The workshop employs rhythm to enhance storytelling, imagination, and personal expression.