April 27, 2024
West African Drumming Class for Adults
Recreation Center @ Val Halla • 60 Val Halla Rd Cumberland, ME 04021-4116 Organized by Community Education & Recreation
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About this event
Description
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Join us for 2-hours of drumming on the djembe (West African hand drum) and dunun (West African bass drum) as we dive into the culture of Guinea, West Africa through traditional rhythms. No experience is necessary as we'll go from the basic technique right through basic parts and timing on all drums and ultimately pull it together to collectively play at least 1 Malinke rhythm. In addition, we'll learn about life in the remote village of Kouya Sidia, Guinea and the work of Guinea Reads, a local nonprofit building libraries in Guinea.Location
Recreation Center @ Val Halla at Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center
Instructor
TBA - To Be Announced
James Treadwell
Age and Gender
Ages 18-99 · Co-Ed