5 Meetup Groups match “African Djembe Drumming” near Herndon, VA
We are the Alexandria Drummers! The purpose of this group is to promote health and wellness, community, creativity, and fun through music. If you are looking to have a great time and meet great people this meetup is for you. Our sessions are usually two hours with each session consisting of a warm-up, the drum lesson, a jam session. Come out and join us for a night of fun, community, and self expression. Music is a “universal language” that has been used for thousands of years as an avenue to …
This group welcomes all who would like to have fun while learning and playing African drum rhythms on djembe drums and other African instruments. All levels welcome as the style of teaching builds on basic rhythms for the "newbie" while challenging those who are experienced drummers.
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This group is dedicated to those drummers (as well as those who have never drummed before) who are ready to dedicate themselves to learning the art of percussion from the Griot Percussionist Medoune Gueye from Senegal, West Africa. We will be having events throughout the year, as well as classes in Djembe, Sabar and Kutiro drumming styles, focused on the healing properties of drumming from the traditional Griot perspective of Griot Percusionist Medoune Gueye (aka Papa Dame Gueye).
NEW! Drum Circle Meeting of Interest – A drum circle is a musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill. At this first meeting, we’ll see if there is enough interest to get started and figure out some of the logistics. If you have participated in a drum circle before, bring your hand drums and small percussion to this meeting, and help us bring this idea to reality here at home in Jefferson County. …
As we prepare for the magic of the Full Moon let's express our natural rhythms through dance and music.
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