Kati Yetu means 'between us' in Swahili. During Seven days, 22-28 July 2024, 23 singers from seven countries (Benin, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Senegal) met and sang under the direction of Jean Benoit Bakhoum (Senegal), the new African Youth Choir conductor (2024-2025) who is succeeding Ken Wakia (Kenya) and Pierre Kouame (Ivory Coast), 2019-2023 conductors.
The repertoire included ten new, unpublished pieces. The singers were asked to completely master the repertoire prior to their arrival at the camp. During the camp, the singers devoted their time to perfecting their interpretation and choreography.
Workshops: Every day at the camp was lively and busy, with a variety of activities both on and off site. The following workshops alternated with free time or excursions:
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IFCM International Online Cafes are open to everyone! Recordings are available to IFCM members only. Since the first online meeting in 2023, IFCM has invited prestigious choral leaders, conductors and composers, from all over the world: Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Eric Banks (USA), Michael Ostrzyga (Germany), Tracy Wong (Malaysia/Canada), Luz Helena Peñaranda (Colombia), Joel Magus P. Navarro (Philippines), Ana María Raga (Venezuela), Carmen Acevedo (Puerto Rico), Jurģis Cābulis (Latvia), Lim Ai Hooi (Singap
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