An appeal from Dave Smith - Rebuild Laity Faye’s House.

Monday, February 21, 2022

Drummer Dave Smith has launched a fundraising appeal via PayPal to help rebuild Gambian percussionist / vocalist Laity Faye's house, which was destroyed by recent wind storms in The Gambia.

Dave Smith writes;

Rebuild Laity Faye’s House.

I first met Laity Faye on a West African culture residency in Njawara, The Gambia in 2002. Laity is a super talented singer, drummer and kora player and has taught me so much. This inspirational experience led me to make many return trips to study Sabar drumming. In 2007 I put together Outhouse Ruhabi which features Laity and four other Gambian drummers. We made two albums together and toured in The Gambia, UK and France.

We’ve been out of touch for some time but recently a close friend of his, Batch Jaw, reached out to ask for help…

In July 2021 a devastating wind storm affected over 100 Gambia communities including Laity’s family compound. Batch hopes to help rebuild the compound in time for the raining season this summer. He will oversee the project, buy materials and feed the workers. I’ve put this fundraiser together to help raise some money for the rebuild. Any contribution is much appreciated and I am happy to send you a download of the Ruhabi album as a thank you.

Please donate via;
https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Hh4Z8satg