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 ...

As more people awaken to world music, transplanted artists from around the globe find ways to share their cultures locally. Two African groups will do just that when they perform this weekend. West ...

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, ...

All day Saturday, you can enjoy food, music, dancing and more at the 12th annual Charlotte African American Festival. The Uptown event celebrates the heritage and accomplishments of African Americans.

BRATTLEBORO — African Dance Vermont and Alyse Landis-Denton and Miquel Denton announce two special opportunities to take West African drum and dance workshops with Guinean master, Seny Daffe. The ...

ASU East students experienced authentic West African dances, chants and drum rhythms performed by Kawambe-Omowale as part of the campus' series of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...

MANKATO — Anyone standing near the SAL Youth Center the past few afternoons may have been struck by a funny sound. An invigorating, vibrant sound. The kind of sound that reverberates through walls and ...