There are as many reasons to take an African drumming class as there are people taking the class. Students in Heidi Alina’s Wednesday morning class at Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House in Manitou ...

Reviewed by Cecilia Durojaye in African music (Grahamstown, South Africa) 10 (3) 2017, pages 170-173 (ML5.A25 AFA). AFA copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. African Drumming: ...

It's not about drums, says Andy Jones, who imports the handmade instruments from West Africa, it's about people. The Djembe drums, carved from hardwood trees and topped with stretched goatskin, ...

A pop-up museum has arrived in Grand Rapids celebrating the history, art, music, and stories of African drums. West Michigan Jewels of Africa is hosting the exhibit for three days, February 22-24, ...

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The students were eager to embrace the unique challenge of combining the cadences of traditional marching drums and the djembe, an african drum made from wood and animal skin. "It's pretty cool. I ...

THE techniques and repertoire of traditional African music are handed down by word of mouth. There are skilled musicians who make music their profession. However, participation in music is generally ...

A group of older people in Charlotte are finding a new rhythm — one powered by African drums and other percussion instruments. The seniors are gearing up for two performances, one on Saturday as part ...

When Africa Jamono performed at Colchester High School’s auditorium in mid-February as part of the district’s International Week celebration, supporting drummer Ali Dieng told the crowd, “We’re going ...

A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...

They had to compete with graduations, the incipient Memorial Day weekend holiday, and a dreary morning, but a trio of drummers and dancers nonetheless drew a crowd. Christian Adeti, Maxwell Ayivi and ...