‘This festival is a celebration of African heritage and the therapeutic power of music and movement. We are here as a diverse community coming together to celebrate and enjoy our beautiful African ...
Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...
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: ...
The One Beat at a Time drumming circle led an informative discussion on West African drumming music at Aiken's Unitarian Universalist Church Saturday. The group's lively demonstration not only taught ...
Join master drummer Abdoul Doumbia and master dancer Djeneba Sako from Mali, West Africa, for two nights of African drum and dance classes.
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Afro Rhythms Ensemble at BAFA 2026: Where African tradition meets contemporary sound (review)
The Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 offered a vibrant platform for contemporary African creativity, and among the performances that helped define the festival’s musical character was ...
The powerful sound of the drumline is more than just a crowd-pleaser at football games and parades—it's a living echo of history with a heartbeat that traces back to the African continent. At the ...
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Drum Queens Festival 2026 to spotlight female drummers, African culture
Lagos is set to host the Drum Queens Festival 2026, a celebration of female drummers, African percussion and cultural expression, on Sunday, August 23.The festival is scheduled to take place at Breath ...
It is customary to be quiet when in a library. This was not the case however at the Dixon Public Library on Saturday. Master percussionist and native Nigerian Onye Onyemaechi hosted an interactive ...
Burundian drumming is a global phenomenon, featured in blockbuster movies and best-selling albums. But at home, authorities have restricted it to official functions — and banned women from performing.
African drums are an integral part of the continent's rich cultural heritage, used for communication, celebration, and storytelling ...
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