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“African drum, dance, and cultural arts are tools and formulas that can be used for the personal growth and development of the individual, family and community...”
Providing community access to Traditional African Arts is our continuing mission. We specialize in the making and playing of Traditional African Musical Instruments, while concurrently providing education about Traditional African Culture, and community. The activities and services we offer promote education, cultural pride, and community building.
Our workshops, lecture demonstrations, and exhibits include:
§ African Drum Making
§ Shekere Making
§ African Dance and Music
§ Traditional African Textile Design
§ Traditional Food Preparation
§ Traditions of Passage
We have facilitated the following Master Classes in Playing Traditional African Musical Instruments:
§ Traditional Ashiko Drumming
Conducted by Baba Taiwo Duvall, co-founder of Drums Of Passion
§ Dun Dun Drumming(Nigerian Talking Drum)
Conducted by John Okanlawon, Eganne, Nigeria
§ Bata Drumming
Conducted by "Babangida", Oshogbo, Nigeria
§ Shekere Playing
Conducted by Omomola Iyabunmi, Philadelphia, PA
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