David would like to thank:

Almami Kamara aka Master Samsou

For your patience and dedication, without your mastery Joliba and Kamara could not be what they are today.

Diane Harper

For your organising projects, admin, advice and funding bids etc, it would not have been possible without you.

Salifou Sylla

For your support and advice, particularly with the development of Kamara.

Phil Salter

For your continuous help and support with workshops, admin, SMADP and Kamara, your commitment is remarkable.

Steve Plumb and Rick Ford

For your inspiration and hard work to secure funding for the Staffordshire Moorlands African Drum Project, many thanks.

Staffordshire Moorlands African Drum Project

Its project's like these which inspire me to continue with this work, thanks to all of you.

Grange Primary School

Fiona Waddle

Jon Weaver

Malcolm Hawksworth

Lezli Hope Forrest

Tom Walker

Mamady Kieta

Arts Council of England

Stoke on Trent Community Chest

Staff and pupils of St Marys Primary School, Mucklestone.

And to anyone who has funded or supported Joliba West African Drum School.