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With What/When/Where do YOU drum?

george — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:37:07 GMT

I just thought I would throw something out there.......there are a lot of us in this tribe, but we don't seem to yak much.....so, here's a subject for ya....

With what do you drum? I personally drum with hand drums, and very large bass drums

When do you drum? me?.. I drum every chance I get. with friends, at events....

Where do you drum? I drum in texas......

how about you???

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drummers in Springfield, MO?

robin — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:29:30 GMT

surely there are some women drummers in Springfield, MO. give a shout out - i'd love to connect and drum with you!
:)
robin

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Bay Area Concert of World Music and Dance!

mahealani — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:26:38 GMT

Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance Celebrates
National Dance Week
April 25 - May 3, 2008

Join us for these FREE events!

27 April - 6 - 7:00PM
Free Hula Class with members of the
KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company

27 April - 7 - 8:00PM
Free Tahitian Ori Class with members of the
KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company

29 April - 6 - 7:00PM
Free Balinese Dance Class with Kompiang Metri-Davies

4 May - 11 -12:00PM
Free Kathak Dance Class with members of the
Chitresh Das Dance Company

National Dance Week Cornerstone Event!!!
World Dance Salon
Saturday, May 3rd, 8:00PM
An evening of dance and live music featuring the
Chitresh Das Youth Company
(Kathak Dance of North India),
KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company,
(Hawaiian and Tahitian Dance)
and Kompiang Metri-Davies
(Dance of Bali)

All events (except for the Kick Off Event) take place at our studio,
729 Heinz Avenue in Berkeley, California.
For more information
please contact visit http://www.mahea.com or call us at 510-845-2605

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Hey all

DuafeRose — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:37:18 GMT

I have come across this group before but i thought I would join officially. I have a lot of interests, one of this is drumming. It's a powerful thing! I'm DuafeRose. Just thought I'd intro myself. Have a great one!

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Mami Wata Festival at UCLA

DuafeRose — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:38:58 GMT

Hello all. Is there anyone in the So. California area who is attending the opening of the Mami Wata exhibit at the UCLA Fowler Museum? More info here:

http://www.carsla. net/mamiwata. html?content= cm&cm=future

Me and my daughter are going to be in the costume procession. There will also be an afro cuban musical group there. It's going to be great. If anyone else is going i would love to meet you there.

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The Current Evolution of the Alchemical Fire Circle

AbigailSpinnerMcBride — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:29:44 GMT

Aloha Friends and Family!
As we prepare for a summer full of ecstatic exploration, sacred engagement and re-union around the Fire, I'm dropping in to share some writing I've been working on, in partnership with Spinner, Magnus and Joshua. As many of you know, we have been collaborating on a unique experiment called "Fires Rising" in Pennsylvania for the last 4 years, that has focused on delving deeply into traditional and modern alchemical metaphors and processes. We're aware that many stories have been told about the magic and mysteries of those fires - and that some of what you have heard may not have made sense. When new visions unfold and new experiments are run, they are often challenging to understand from outside the laboratory in question.

The document; "The Current Evolution of the Alchemical Fire Circle", is a summation of the goals the four of us have had, the learnings we gained over the last three summers, and is an indicator of the direction toward which our collective highest vision has us aimed. The document was written primarily for the purpose of coming to consensus with each other on what our current understandings and agreements are of this particular version of "The Work" going into Summer 2008.

If we haven't played together for a while, this is a way for you to at least get a glimpse into what the four of us have been brewing.

Many of the principles detailed also inform the Vegas Vortex Mayfire and Hawaii Fire Tribe Gatherings, and will be foundational to two new laboratories we are beginning to work in this year as we seed the Alchemical Fire Circle into the Free Spirit Gathering in Maryland ( http://freespiritgathering.org/fsg/index.html ), and the Wisteria Corn Stalk Festival in Ohio ( http://www.wisteria.org/cornstalk.htm ). Of course, we'd love to see you at Mayfire ( http://www.vegasvortex.com ), Fire Tribe Hawaii ( http://www.firetribehawaii.org/ ), or Fires Rising ( http://4qf.org/_FiresRising/index.htm ) as well!
Please visit http://vegasvortex.com/pages/evolutionfirecircle for a .pdf of the article.

Thank you for your interest :)

The four of us remain deeply curious about what learnings are happening among the other diverging and converging events in the Family of Fire, and we hope to read similar reports in the future.

May we all grow our Oneness through Diversity!

Abigail, Jeff, Michael & Joshua

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Firedrums time again

paulajean — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:20:49 GMT

drummers and fire artists from around the country gather at this mostly acoustic event in the Santa Cruz mountains.

We're looking for more drummers!

www.firedrums.org

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World Wide Drum Vigil

glttrgal — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:41:45 GMT

Community DrumKeepers,

We have the unique opportunity to Sound the Heartbeat Together in our MARCH 21, 2008 WORLDWIDE DRUM VIGIL. The GrandMother Drum International Peace Project and Community Drum Keepers will join together with:

1. The International Indigenous University: The Ceremony of 8,000 Sacred Drums.

8,000 DRUMS on March 21 at noon / central time
March 21, 2008
From the Otomi Ceremonial Center
Temoaya, Mexico

According to a Sacred Prophecy revealed at the Otomi Ceremonial Center by the Otomi Elder Sages as a Vision of our Venerable Ancestors, the day when the sounds of 8,000 Sacred Drums join together will be the beginning of the healing of Mother Earth, of all the species and the human family in order to be able to live together on the road to Sacred Peace.

It is time to unify ourselves and rediscover all the seeds of the Four Directions in order to reactivate cosmic energy, heal historical wounds and heal Mother Earth by respecting life, liberty and the dignity of our Peoples. The first great ceremony was held March 21, 2004 in Temoaya, Mexico and there will be drum circles joined around the world on the Spring Equinox continuing every year until 2012.

Sacred Principles:

*Sealing and healing the wounded vertices of Mother Earth is urgent.
*Identifying and activating the Indigenous energy centers at sacred places is our duty.
*Planting and strengthening consciousness of love and respect for our Mother Earth is everyone's work.
*The Indigenous ancestral recommendation to create and practice the Grand Culture of Peace and Life is fundamental.
*Recognition of the use of the energy and healing properties of our sacred instruments is a principle goal of our Indigenous Mission.

Fullfillment of the Prophecies...

500 year-old Otomi Prophecy...When 8000 sacred drums play together, an intense healing of Mother Earth will commence.

Inca... Call it the 'Age of Meeting Ourselves Again'.

Hopi... Predict a 25 year period of purification followed by End of Fourth World and beginning of the Fifth.

Mayan... Call it the 'end days' or the end of time as we know it

Maori... Say that as the veils dissolve there will be a merging of the physical & spiritual worlds.

Zulu... Believe that the whole world will be turned upside down.

Hindu... Kali Yuga (end time of man). The Coming of Kalki & critical mass of Enlightened Ones.

Aztec... Call this the Time of the Sixth Sun. A time of transformation. Creation of new race.

Pueblo... Acknowledge it'll be the emergence into the Fifth World

Cherokee... Their ancient calendar ends exactly at 2012 as does the Mayan calendar.

Tibetan... Kalachakra teachings are prophesies left by Buddha predicting Coming of the Golden Age.

Egypt... According to the Great Pyramid (stone calendar), present time cycle ends in year 2012 AD

Dogon... Say that the spaceship of the visitors, the Nommo, will return in the form of a blue star.-Courtesy of Bernardo

NOTE: 8000 Drums Magic Number
This number 8000 has a very special relationship.

It has been found that it takes a certain number of
people to start a shift within human consciousness.
That number is the square root of 1 per cent.

There are over 6.5 billion people on Mother Earth right
now and square root of 1 per cent is around 8000

So the 8000 is around the minimum number we need to start this
process of healing. Amazing!!! this prophesy has a number directly
related with our human consciousness.

As we do this drumming, we can also FEEL the HEALING
of ourselves and Mother Earth as if it has already happened.

In other words, step into that future where this healing has
already taken place and give THANKS to the CREATOR for
giving us this blessing.

2. SOLAR WAVE UPDATES

Do you have 32 minutes to CHANGE the WORLD?
The shift of the ages is just around the corner!

THE 14th Annual SOLAR WAVE 2008
March 21st, 2008 with a FULL MOON!

A Stellar Synchronized, 24 Hour, Global Equinox Event!
What if... you knew about a powerful time each day at your location on the planetary grid... that your 6th sense abilities were 400% times more effective?
*** This is the call to the awakening masses to join together to activate a Huge Stellar Wave of POSITIVE MASS CONSCIOUSNESS to spontaneous heal all discordant energy on EARTH, and Initiate a Spontaneous Awakening of Humanity!
It is time to Reclaim Paradise.

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Arcata CA, Special Drum and Dance Event

Courtney — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:48:08 GMT

Master West African dancer Youssouf Koumbassa and Djembe Fola Mito Camara are coming to Humboldt!

For the First time in Humboldt!
Tuesday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m., Mito Camara will teach a West African Drum Class. The class is located at the DanceCenter (old creamery Building) in Arcata. This is a rare opportunity to learn from a Master. Bring your drum, and $15.00. He may allow you to record the class if you have a recorder, make sure to ask him before class starts.

Directly following the drum class will be West African Dance with Youssouf Koumbassa. He is beginning class at 5:30 p.m. Bring your self and active clothing to dance in. Class fee $15.00. Youssouf is a descendant of royalty in Guinea, We are very lucky to have him visiting here! He is a great teacher.

All skill levels are welcome. Bring a friend. This is a wonderful event not to be missed!
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Los Angeles Area - Doumbek Lessons

Cassia — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:03:14 GMT

Looking for doumbek lessons in LA area. Any suggestions?

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all girl drumline..

[pH] — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:44:32 GMT

i have had this idea for quite a while.
i want to get a group of 4-5 snare players, 4-5 bass, and 2 tenor players together to start a performing group and eventually incorporate dancers, fire performers things like that into it.
does anyone think this is a good idea. and if so are you interested
you would have to buy your own drum and it will prolly just be in our heads for a while. but if your interested plz talk to me

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Djembefola.com re-launched - New articles, layout videos etc

James — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:50:59 GMT

Hi guys,
I am re-launching my website http://www.djembefola.com

It's all about West African djembe and dun dun drumming from West Africa.

We provide free online lessons and cultural background as well as forum for discussion.

I hope to see you round

James :)

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Howdy....

george — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:26:55 GMT

And greetings from West Texas.! Yes, we actually have drummers out here!

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Women of Rhythm Event- Los Angeles

snuggyb — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:42:10 GMT

TheRAY.org presents... Women of Rhythm!

A Seasonal Women’s Drum Circle

Come drum your heart out with the most amazing women in Los Angeles! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced drummer, there is nothing like this happening in all of the Greater Los Angeles area. A once a month women-only drum circle and gathering for women to connect with each other, for fun, sharing, learning about the power and magick of the drum and rhythm in our lives.

Co-led by Kataka Gara, multi-instrumental musician, teacher, facilitator and performer!
And Mary Ellen Edwards, drum circle, movement and sound facilitator!

We welcome beginners!
No experience necessary, drums and percussion will be available to use and try or, bring your own drum.

We’ll be teaching you:

• Segments of Drum, percussion and Mother drum beats
• Chanting, toning, dancing and sharing
• Potluck post drum circle

First gathering is Sunday, October 21st from 3-6 pm

Creative Chakra Spa
3401 Pacific Ave
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
www.Creativechakra.com

$10 plus a potluck offering!

RSVP requested to Kataka Gara: 323-251-0051 / kataka@kataka.net

Sharing and Co-creating the Rhythms of our lives!

SPONSORED BY PERCUSSION ART- www.PercussionArt.com

www.TheRAY.org

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Balkan Music Workshop in NYC - cross post

kazuki_kozuru — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:53:58 GMT

in case you are interested and haven't contacted me. something seems to be wrong with list posting thing on tribe.

Balkan music workshops - now voice, too!

Sunday, October 28, 2007 12:00 PM
at Salsa International Studios
701 7th Avenue (entrance @NE corner, on 47th Street) 5th floor New York, NY

For info & pre-reg:
206-339-3833
www.thebalkanbrothers.com/institute.aspx

beginner dumbek with Kazuki 12:00 - 1:00pm $15 pre-reg / $20 @door
Balkan guitar technique with Brad Shepik 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
int/adv dumbek with Seido Salifoski 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
Balkan voice with Carol Freeman 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35

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Hang Drum anyone

urbangal70 — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:39:10 GMT

I saw this on youtube by chance; now I must have one. Perhaps next year as a gift to me but I'll be gifting others by playing it. I love how it sounds! Enjoy!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EgYoNxwePiU

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Opinions about _When the drummers were women_ book

Sarai — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:48:43 GMT

I found this book listed on Amazon, and was wondering if any of you have read it, and what you thought of it. I didn't see any prior mention on this list, sorry if it's already been discussed and I missed it.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0609801287/rhythmweb/

Be well,
Sarai

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Books for beginning drummers?

peregrin8 — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:37:10 GMT

I have a djembe I'm just learning to play. At Burning Man this summer, I jammed with a woman who had a book with different rhythms/patterns for djembe, but I have forgotten the name of the book. Does anyone have books (or websites) they recommend for beginners?

thanks!

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Las Vegas Drumming E-group

Cindy — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:35:49 GMT

Greetings

My name is Cindy. I live in Las Vegas, NV. Although currently I find myself in the UK. I have been drumming for about 6 years. I have dabbled in many forms of the drum. Middle
Eastern, African and a bit of Indian. Drumming is something that I
absolutely love!

A few years back we started a list of drummers in the Las Vegas Area,
non-denominational drumming list so to say. Any type of drumming is
welcomed. I help moderate this list and would like to extend an
invitation to you to join the Vegas Drum Circle list.

This helps if you are planning to come to town and want to plug in.
Wishe to share a drumming event that may be happening or if you are planning to
come to Vegas to teach or looking for places to plug in. Also if you have new drumming material, teaching wise or music wise to share, really the possibilities are
endless! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Thanks

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VEGASDRUMCIRCLES/

Trying to connect the world of drummers one drum and a time!

Much Love to you,
Cindy

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Come to the Mermaid Parade on 6/23 in Coney island

Casey — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:15:03 GMT

For anyone who wants to join Eastwinds Tribal Drumming's pre-registered group "Beach Blanket Beledi" at the 25th Annual Mermaid Parade this Saturday , June 23rd in Coney Island, Brooklyn:

Here are some important details:

Cost: YES!!!! there is a $10 per person fee to march.. (There may be a discount if we get a large number...if that happens, it'll be a happy surprise! Plan on $10 just to be sure, ok?!) Our pre-registered group, which is called "BEACH BLANKET BELEDI," welcomes anybody and everybody OVER 18. Please note: Jeff & I are not making any money on this whatsoever-all fees go to the Mermaid Parade, to support the insanity that is Coney Island.

Time: Jeff & I will be there at 10 A.M. because I'm an anal retentive control freak...and... we want to make sure we get a good marching "spot" (not too close to anybody else's music, fer example.) We will be leading the ME percussion - we'd encourage the drummers to meet us no later than 1 pm... or not.. We would appreciate RIQ players...but any percussion is good. Remember...long parade, hot sun...plan ahead, my darlings!!!! Dancers can show up whenever the heck you like...it's all good! Just make sure you sign in and pay the nice Mermaid Parade folks. (BTW, zills...always a good parade idea!)

Finding us: I'll be l be dressed in Pirate/ Tribal garb, and wearing a small davul and a big smile. Jeff will be the big piratety-looking guy playing the AWESOME lead doumbek riffs. If anybody wants to make/carry a "Beach Blanket Beladi" sign, go for it! It's really crowded...you might want to arrive before 1pm...(Casey's left eye starts to twitch in anticipation of people showing up whenever they want..) Seriously, you REALLY might consider 1:15 at the very latest (noticible tremor starts in upper lip area.)

WARNING: Every year, some girls parade in pasties and other burlesque-style attire. There may be girls who will be scantily clad in our merry little band. Our group is strictly for OVER 18. Additionally, "Sheik of Araby" and "Gotta Go Back to Constantinople" way be spontaneously played on kazoo. Ok, you've been warned!

Questions??? Holla back on Tribe or to DrumNdancegrl@aol.com. See you on Saturday!

~ Casey

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buy a womon made drum (a bit of SHAMELESS self-promotion)

P and J — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:01:38 GMT

Well...I did it. I added a Paypal shopping cart to my long neglected drum and shekere website. With some changes happening in my life it has become necessary for me to get back to it and pay attention to promoting my craft. What an interesting and lovely turn! The website itself is just ... well, gaudy is one word that comes to mind - the next is functional. A gaudy, but functional website. It needs a good revamp but I don't have the time to change the look and feel of it right now. So here is the url.... browse about, enjoy, pass the url to someone else - and I hope it doesn't sting your eyes too much to look at it ;-)

www.wildwoodinstruments.com

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Sister rhythm alchemists wanted (men welcome too) for musical collaboration

Cleome — Sat, 26 May 2007 21:28:13 GMT

Where are all the beat making sisters at????
I am looking for a percussionist and/or bass player to work with on some live acoustic sets in June- I am open to anyone of any gender really, but looking for a woman for one show in particular where all the performers need to be women-
I will be playing at Harmony Fest June 8-10th (open to working with men here) and then at Dyke March on June 23rd (which is an all woman event attended by about 50,0000 people!!)
I am hoping to find someone to work with for not only these events but also others in the near future..
My music is a fusion of soul, reggae, jazz, hip- hop... with a little Cuban essence here and there- I am a singer and play guitar- most of the songs will be originals though there will be some old blues and soul covers/remixes a la Cleome
Im looking to produce beats soon but for the time being am developing some acoustic sets to get the music out there -
It would be ideal if you have experience with hand drums, and world percussion instruments...and a blue and funky spirit influenced by blues, conscious hip hop and world music. The songs are not too complicated and simple yet rich and unusual percussion and rhythm fills are desired.
Please respond as soon as you can so we can meet and I can show you what I do and you can see if you like it! Even if you cant make these shows I'd like to meet you for future work. Its important to me to bring pure open hearted energy to the music with consciousness and honest feeling---
Blessings all- please send this on to anyone you might think may be interested...
Peace
Cleome
check me out on tribe!
FREE*THE* MUSIC!!!

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I love women who drum

James — Sun, 20 May 2007 21:25:25 GMT

I have yet to "meet" a woman that I can relate to on a level of percussion. I went to Raquy's retreat and (name withheld) was vocalizing the Indian rhythmic syllables out loud. I thought to myself that I would love to have a girlfriend who was into that kind of stuff. There are not too many woman drummers (1) where I am from that are seriously dedicated to the craft. I try to hip everybody to it, and some are interested (men women) and some are just not. I guess all I can do is dream. Drums are such a personal, universal instrument that transcends culture and gender. I think everybody should do it!!! But if there are any single woman drummers out there....send me a message cause you rock!!!

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Dun Dun sets for sale

Joe — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:51:46 GMT

I have two finished sets of three dun duns ready to go. They were built from local wood and local cow skins. They are professional quality. send me a message if you're interested.

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The new shredd! CD's are here!

bellydanceyourbliss — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:21:20 GMT

Yep - I'm a womyn who drums and this is my first recording. Some of you might know Cheri Shanti too and she's on this CD as well:-)
Shredd is the percussion part of the GypsiKelts as seen at Spirit of the Tribes 5 and 6 and the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival 2005 and 2006!
Our forthcoming CD entitled "Tribical" and Shredd's first DVD are both on their way in the next couple of weeks too! stay tuned!

Check us out on CD Baby!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/shredd

Join our tribes to get the scoop first!
http://tribes.tribe.net/shredd
http://gypsikelts.tribe.net
http://tribes.tribe.net/djembelly

Drum and Dance Your Bliss!

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Call to Austin Texas Drummers for 1st Thursday show

AmberBarbara — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:21:32 GMT

Hi All,

WyldeFyre Productions puts on a live show every 1st Thursday at Amy's Ice Cream on Far South Congress. The next show is April 5, 2007. The event opens at 6 with fire spinning classes, then belly dancing performances, then we have fire dancing performances & then we have open performance with live drumming & dancing (all types). We need live drummers (all style welcome - middle eastern is great for the belly dancers, african for the fire dancers, etc) & dancers (belly dancers, fire dancers or other ethnic dancers are all wanted). Please feel free to email me at AmberBarbara@hotmail.com or here within Tribe/Austin/AmberBarbara for more information.

I hope the drummers can make it out with us. Live drumming makes the show for me!

Ethnic Drumming & Dancing exhibitions/performances will also be considered.

Thanks in advance,

AmberBarbara

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drumSTRONG needs your support!!!

WhiteFire (Neidra) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:01:48 GMT

drumSTRONG is a unique, multicultural charity event held in the pastures of Misty Meadows Farm to raise funds to support those dealing with cancer, cancer education, awareness, and funding for research. It will involve people of all ages and “walks of life” but educating youth to the causes, early detection and affects of cancer is one of our primary missions and we know this event will enlighten a lot of young people and spark involvement.

The Guinnesss World Record organization has been informed that drumSTRONG drummers (and others) will keep continuous rhythm in motion for at least 24 hours starting on May 5, 2007 just outside of Charlotte, NC.

Along with local high school and college drum corps, a horde of professional artists have been invited to participate. Full stage and backline support will be on site and all present will play along with center stage activities.

health fair
There will be an area at the event with tents and tables where various health (and other) organizations will have a venue to convey their missions and methods to a large group of people. Few people are not "touched" by cancer in some fashion...

DrumsForCures is also organizing a national network of percussionists to bring rhythm into children's hospitals and clinics for the unifying, healing and entertainment values. We know that it works on many levels.

If nothing else, I’d love for you (family and friends) to come play – drum, sing, dance, enjoy…

Much more info. is shared on the website www.drumstrong.org.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would drop me a line and share your thoughts. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions.

All the best,
Scott

Scott L. Swimmer
drumSTRONG™
DrumsForCures, Inc. Founder and President
725 Providence Rd. suite #210
Charlotte, N.C. 28207
scott@drumstrong.org
704.375.7177 o. 704.996.9170 c.

“We must never be so self-absorbed as to become insensitive to the situation around us. Everyone can do something, beginning with oneself, one’s family, one’s neighborhood. We must always be mindful that ours is one world; improving it in part improves it as a whole.”
Rebbe Schneerson

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GrandMother Drum: Awakening the Global Heart Trailer (2:34)

janeO — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:16:16 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6eu1w-wDQ

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Open Drum & Dance 2/23 NYC

Casey — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:00:49 GMT

Here's the event info from Carmine, who is one of the nicest and most supportive drumming teachers ever ...and... an all-around party animal! ~Casey, Eastwinds Tribal Drumming

Hi :)

THIS Friday (the 23rd) is Jalsah NYC. 8pm to 11pm
From Harps to Hip Scarves
Doumbeks to Digeridoos (or however you spell that word).

Whatever you play or do, it's all good!

Jam (or dance) along with Melissa (Clarinet) and I (oud).
Here is the nitty gritty:
$7 Cover (pays for cost of renting space. I am not making any money
from this.)

Centerpoint Yoga Studios
Friday Feb 23rd 8pm to 11pm
324 Lafayette St. 7th floor (between Houston and Bleeker)
NY, NY 10012
Plenty of nearby subways: www.centerpointyogastudios.com/
More Info: www.carmine.com/events/showevent.asp
I'm super looking forward to seeing you there!

Anwers to your questions:
- Yes this is a big open fun jam/community event and not a show.
- Yes, you can play for the entire 3 hours, and not just 5 minutes.
- Yes, your
guitar/kazoo/tuba/stick/spoons/zills/hips/tamborine/doumbek/ is fine to bring.
- Yes, If you read sheet music, Melissa and I are bringing sheet music
for the songs we're doing. If you need a music stand.. bring it!
- Yes, you don't need to read music at all, or know the songs at all,
or be a musican, or a dancer and will still have an awesome time
plucking/strumming/dancing being around great people and playing.

-Carmine

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Anyone want to buy a new djembe or shekere?

P and J — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 21:39:42 GMT

Hello!
I am new to tribe and would like to introduce myself. My name is Pam. I am a self-taught hand drum and shekere maker specializing in djembes and ashikos. I also make doumbecs, doununs and frame drums. I play in a percussion ensemble in the mid-Missouri called "Divine Rhythm." The ensemble is myself and 2 of my former students. Although we have studied drum songs from Africa and continue to be inspired by music from all over, the music we play is our own, original works. I have been playing for about 15 years now and making/repairing drums for about the same amount of time.

I have hand carved djembes and doununs myself but also work with shells coming from Africa. Currently, I have EXQUISITE djembes from Mali and professional grade djembes from Ivory Coast. I have never seen any hand carved instruments quite like the djembes from Mali - they are so precisely carved and finely finished that one has to look closely to see the chisel marks and take measurements to see that the instrument was in fact hand carved and not turned on a lathe. I know exactly what an enormous amount of work it would take to carve something like that out of a hardwood such as lingue! Wow! I am also working on turning a couple hundred board feet of 100+ year old maple into some very gorgeous ashikos. They sound great, too and can be headed with goat or cow skin. As far as shekeres are concerned, I have a few in stock now, made by me. Some have glow in the dark beads on them. I work in 2 different styles - the shekere style (from Nigeria - usually made with a bottle or kettle gourd with the top cut off and a beaded net that has a loop at both ends) and the djabarra style (from Guinea - usually made with a dipper gourd with a long handle and beaded net with a loop at the top and a tassle at the bottom). The two shaker styles are played very differently but produce the same sound.

I am a stickler for quality so all of my instruments are professional grade whether the drum shells are shaped by my hands or from someone elses. Let me know if any of this sounds interesting. I will be happy to give price qoutes and send photos. I also have a website that is in terrible need of updating.....yet another project.

Please note: I am new to tribe and hope that everyone will forgive me if I have broken any rules of etiquette by tooting my own horn a little bit. :-)

Bright Blessings!
Pam

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HYBRID at Galapagos on 3/3/07

Casey — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:21:45 GMT

Such a great dance venue... really avant garde music, too!

HYBRID -a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance

March 3rd, 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Space
70 N 6th Street (between Wythe and Kent) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$15 at the door, $13 in advance at www.smarttix.com/show.aspx

This month features dancers from NYC, San Francisco, and Washington DC whose work is inspired by fusions of ancient and contemporary sources:
...Sarah J. Locke, Irina Akulenko, Anasma, and Geneva Bybee of Alchemy Dance Theater
...bodypoet Kazuma Motomura (HYBRID resident artist)
...Susan Frankovich
...Shakra Performance Group
...Uyum Dans (Kittarina & Elisheva)

Galapagos resident artist Sarah Johansson Locke presents HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. Dancers, musicians, spoken word and circus artists, they sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn -- remixing them into a moving collage across cultures. For more info please visit www.alchemyperformance.com, for directions and advance tickets go to www.galapagosartspace.com.

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Native American Chant/Drum Circles

WhiteWolfWoman — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 04:12:31 GMT

Aloha & O'siyo! We have a Women's Native American Drum Circle here on Maui where we share shamanic journeys, chant, dance, pray around the drum . . . its a Mother Drum, dedicated to healing the Earth. Her name is Tsonakwa - Wild Woman!! If you're ever here in Maui, come visit!

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Know of any drumming circles for this NYE?

Nada — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 20:07:52 GMT

Boyfriend and I hate the club/party scene on NYE. We both play d'jembe and we are in search of a drumming circle that would welcome us this New Year's Eve. We are courteous, respectful and easy to be around. Does anyone know of or are you sponsoring a circle that will be drumming in the New Year? SF or East Bay. Please send me a message if you can help.

Thank you.

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looking for a djun-djun teacher in L.A.

bibisartsanctuary — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:04:17 GMT

prefer to learn from a woman but doesn't have to be.

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Womens West African drum class (Santa rosa)

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:47:42 GMT

I am now accepting two students. Please contact me at DelRossoTree@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions

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any african dance classes in L.A.?

bibisartsanctuary — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:01:45 GMT

anyone know of any african dance classes in L.A.?

and looking for a

female teacher to teach me djun-djun

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Workshop with Raquy Danziger in Nashville TN and Raquy and the Cavemen show!

Bonuksha — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:39:51 GMT

Workshop with Raquy Danziger in Nashville TN and show!
Nashville Bellydrums is hosting a workshop and show in Raquy and the Cavemen's brief Fandango tour!
Wednesday October 25th - Workshop with Raquy Danziger - 6:30 p.m. (at Eastwood Studios 225 Chapel Ave in East Nashville TN

Show at the Radio Cafe at 8 p.m. - 1313 Woodland St, Nashville, TN
(615) 227-0018
Rhythmystik opening for Raquy and the
Cavemen - featuring our own Gypsyville Tribal Bellydance and special
guests

Workshop is $20 and Show is $5

If you are not familiar with Raquy, she is a fantastic
doumbek player check out her website at
http://www.raquyandthecavemen.com/cmcd.shtml

- video of Raquy drumming lesson on U-Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHchSwwJjyM&NR>

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Inland Empire or O.C. drum circles

urbangal70 — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 23:13:32 GMT

This is call to anyone whom may know of drum circles happening closer to us OC/I.E./San Berdo folks. LA is a far drive for some of us (even longer by bus/train) and even S.D. (where there is an active circle) is too far for some of us.

Any hints as I've done a search and come up w/ nothing so far.

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community and women's drum circles

Acequia Carrie — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:11:08 GMT

***COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE***
New location and time!!
Beginning Oct. 21st
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday—Oct. 21st, Nov. 4th, Nov. 18th, Dec. 2nd, Dec. 16th…
12:00-1:30p.m.
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

No experience necessary. Drums available or bring your own. All ages,
cultures and abilities welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Come
early for an introduction to world percussion and rhythms, stay for the
in-the-moment, music-making magic!

$10-15 includes use of drums (sliding scale--pay what you can or suggest a
barter/trade, no one turned away).

Location: Drummm Palace—5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (in Temescal, 1/2
block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the
Red Sea).

***RHYTHM SISTERS DRUMMING FOR WOMEN & GIRLS***
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday—Oct. 11th, Oct. 25th, Nov. 8th, Nov. 29th**,
Dec. 6th, Dec. 20th…
(**Note: Due to Thanksgiving holiday, group will meet on the fifth Weds.
of November instead of the fourth)
7:00-8:30pm
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

A special night of drumming for our sisters, mothers and daughters. A
little bit of instruction and away we will go on a facilitated rhythm
journey to places unknown. A great way to find your “voice” on the drum,
connect with others, release stress, and have so much fun you won’t
believe it.

No experience necessary. Drums available or bring your own. All ages,
cultures and abilities welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

$10-15 includes use of drums (sliding scale--pay what you can or suggest a
barter/trade, no one turned away).

Location: Drummm Palace—5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (in Temescal, 1/2
block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the
Red Sea).

About the Facilitator...
Jeni Swerdlow is a dynamic and engaging percussionist, drum
facilitator, artist, educator and performer. She is a Registered Art
Therapist (ATR) with over 10 years of experience working creatively
with groups and 15 years of experience working with youth and people
with special needs.
Jeni is the founder of Drummm programs, which feature drum circles,
workshops, school programs and performances to a vast array of
communities and venues. She has been introducing drumming to
professional, educational, therapeutic, cultural and recreational
communities and events in the U.S. and abroad with overwhelmingly
positive results.
Jeni has studied West African drumming, dance and drum circle
facilitation extensively, including training in Senegal, West Africa.
Bringing enthusiasm and creativity to any event, Jeni is sensitive to
the needs of the group and able to work with people of all ages,
backgrounds and abilities. Jeni’s passion for drumming is matched only
by her playful spirit and commitment towards building community.

DRUMMM...Empowering communities through rhythm & play!
Jeni Swerdlow, ATR
510.316.2850
jeni@drummm.com
www.drummm.com

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NEW Women's Drumming Troupe in Asheville, NC!

Betty — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 03:28:34 GMT

Women's drum troupe - all levels welcome.

Women's "Beginners Semi-Professional" Drumming Troupe has started in Asheville!

Women who desire to learn to drum and are willing to make a commitment to a group are invited to get together and learn simple rhythms to start - then build to more intricate patterns as the group feels comfortable, with the goal of becoming proficient and ultimately become a professional group.

All kinds of percussion choices are welcome with djembe, ashiko and conga drums the most common choice. Ann Lovell is spearheading the group and will serve as instructor along with anyone else who would like to offer her skills to the group. All women are welcome.

Thursdays, 7-9 pm at 651 Caribou Rd., Asheville. $5. Call 828-280-5272 or email AnnLovellNC(at)yahoo.com for more info and directions.

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Element Percussion Circle: Air Party - Saturday September 30th (Long Island)

Tracy — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:49:58 GMT

Hello All:
I'm happy to announce that the Elemental Percussion Circle and Enlightenment Wellness Center will present Elemental Parties starting this Fall. I invite everyone to come in costume and/or bring instruments representing the element being honored that month.

On Saturday September 30th, we will honor the Element of Air. This element is associated with thought, communication, inspiration, illumination, freedom and new beginnings.

Feel free to wear colors or images representing Air: white, yellow, pink or pastel colors as well as clothing with clouds, birds, floral prints, etc. For those that like props, bring your fairy wings, wands, fans and feathers. Wear whatever brings childlike free spirit that resides within you.

Also, bring any instruments that represent the Air Element that you have available; such as whistles, bamboo/wood flutes, digeridoos, meditation bells, whirling tubes and kazoos. Of course, you are always welcome to bring your normal percussion instruments or drums of choice.

Air Elemental Party

Saturday September 30th

Enlightenment Wellness Center
280 Route 109 East
Farmingdale, NY 11735
516 293-1349

Starts at 8pm
$10

Directions from East:
Southern State West to Exit 33N (Rt. 109). Make first U-Turn – Building on Right Side

Directions from West:
Southern State to Exit 32N (Rte. 110). Stay to the Right for Route 109 Babylon. East Approximate ½ mile on Right
Or
Hempstead Turnpike East. Bear right at Route 109. Approximate ½ mile beyond overpass for Route 1110 on the right

For more info, call Tracy @ 516-707-0331 or email djunlady@optonline.net

Your Elemental Guide,
Tracy :)

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WEIRD PERCUSSION Tribe formed

looppool — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:07:05 GMT

I'm not a woman so I"ll skeedaddle out of here after this post and let the
goddess percussive energy take over, but I thought some of you might be attracted to this tribe.

Please forgive me if you feel this is an intrusion. I mean no disrespect. Besides, the womyn of
Pele Juju made me an honorary lesbian after touring with them playing trapset for four months
when they were attempting to replace their drummer with someone permanent...............lol

Drum on , sisters!

WEIRD PERCUSSION TRIBE formed
tribes.tribe.net/weirdpercussion

Today in a hardware store, I found myself staring at a whole display full of magnets of different sizes
while waiting for some keys to be made for me. Because lately I"ve been on this kick to take normal
cymbals and gongs and extract new sounds out of them, I've been fascinated by putting chaing and
other rattles on them.

Anway, I have three sets of these super magnets that you throw in the air to make weird buzzing sounds as
they attract to each other when it occured to me that it might be really cool to put each one of these
magnets on opposite sides of a cymbal. Sure enough, you can cause some really cool faux distortion
sounds out of the cymbals.

Then I tried it on a small pitched wind gong. I struck the gong and then moved the magnets and got the
coolest sound to come out of it.

I just wanted to share it with someone and realized that there was no place to officially do so at Tribe,
so I decided to start the WEIRD PERCUSSION TRIBE.

Come join me if it sounds interesting. tribes.tribe.net/weirdpercussion

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Sacred Fire Circle Magic on the Playa!! One Night Only!!

AbigailSpinnerMcBride — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:58:48 GMT

BURNINGMAN 2006
2nd ANNUAL SACRED FIRE CIRCLE ALCHEMY
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Start: 11pm Wednesday, 8/30
Conclusion: Sunrise, Thursday 8/31

Since the dawn of time, human beings have gathered
around the fire to drum, sing, trance dance and to
weave magic in the light of fire. This year's BM theme
of "The Future: Hope and Fear", offers each of us the
opportunity to powerfully invoke our hopes for the
future and to cast our fears and those beliefs that do
not serve us into this alchemical fire.

We use the word Sacred in the title of this Experience
to infer deep, deep levels of gratitude and respect for each
other, for ourselves and for life. You are encouraged
to explore, maintain and/or cultivate whatever
worldviews work for you, so long as they are mutually
respectful of everyone in the circle.

We will provide this sacred space in the same general
Playa locations last year's all-night Sacred Fire Circle -
approximately 300 yards to the Southeast of the spine
(visualize 2 o‚clock on the dial), a few minutes
bicycle ride beyond the Temple).

Please bring:
drums/percussion instruments (we will have a lockable
trailer at the Circle on Wednesday so as to facilitate
early delivery of drums), warm clothes and enough
water and food to keep yourself nourished. The Sacred
Fire Circle is a potent cauldron for making real-world
magic! Please join us.

For more info: johnny@peakexperience.cc
Jeff@McBridemagic.com

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About My Music Classes for Kids...

bambinonymous — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:48:33 GMT

I'm a Licenced Kindermusik Educator. I teach at Sonoma County Children's Music in Santa Rosa.
www.childrenlovemusic.com

I'm from SF, & used to be in a bunch of bands, toured a lot, recorded alot, yada yada yada---

But now, I teach a unique, age appropriate music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers & young children in Sonoma County, CA.

I wanted to give a shout to let everyone know I am enrolling NOW for my fall semester. I'm offering classes on Saturdays (in Santa Rosa) as well as on Thursdays and Fridays in Petaluma, at the Petaluma Community Center.

I need help filling my classrooms this fall, with lots of smiley faced cuties, and cool grown-ups..... by that I mean, hip parents/caregivers/grandparents... You know, like some TRIBE NRG..

Sooo
If you, or anyone you know might be interested in joining me... Please---

Check out my school website to download a fall schedule, as well as tuition information and an enrollment form at www.childrenlovemusic.com

For more info about Petaluma Classes:
- visit http://activenet4.active.com/petalumarec/
- click on the "view activities" button to the left of the screen
- in the search boox, type "Kindermusik"
- a list will appear with my classes to choose from in Petaluma.

Should you have questions or comments--- feel free to contact me directly.
I can tell you more about Kindermusik, more about my background, and describe the classes I'm offering in more detail.

Later, Alligators... and THANX :)

Musically Yours,
Bambi Nonymous
(a.k.a. "Miz Marianne")

BTW: If you are a working parent, you are certainly welcome to have your caregiver or nanny bring your child to classes if you can't always attend. Also, Grandparents love to attend Kindermusik, as it makes for quality time together with the grandkids!

:::click:::

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Drummm FUN in the East Bay! (CA)

Jeni — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:18:17 GMT

Some drummy events for your rhythmic enjoyment...

***COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE***
Saturdays 10:30am-12:00noon
PLEASE NOTE: NO Circle on 8/26
La Pena Cultural Center (Berkeley, CA)

No experience necessary. Bring a drum or play one of ours.Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages, cultures and abilities welcome.

$10-15 adults (sliding scale*); $5-10 kids under 16 & seniors
$5 drum rental (please arrange in advance)
*Or pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds. Barters/trades considered.

La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510.849.2568
www.lapena.org

Info: jeni@drummm.com

***RHYTHM SISTERS DRUMMING FOR WOMEN & GIRLS***
New day and location!
Beginning Wednesday August 30th, 7:00-8:30pm
Then every 2nd and 4th Wednesday9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

No experience necessary. Bring a drum or play one of ours. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages, cultures and abilities welcome.

$10-15 (sliding scale, pay what you can or suggest a barter/trade) includes use of drums if needed.

Location: Drummm Palace5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (1/2 block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the Red Sea).

Info: jeni@drummm.com

***Join Jeni at the 5TH ANNUAL SISTAHS STEPPIN IN PRIDE***
East Bay Dyke March & Festival
Saturday August 26th (Oakland, CA)
FREE!

Drummers gather at Lake Merritt @ 11am
March @ noon
Celebration from 1-6pm @ Harrison b/w 19th & 20th St.

Join Sistahs Steppin' in Pride for an afternoon of pride, connection, entertainment, vendors, food, and fun! Were celebrating our East Bay communities! Jeni will be there drumming in the March and performing on stage with Afia Walking Tree Ensemble at the opening festivities.

Info: www.sistahssteppin.org

DRUMMM...Empowering communities through rhythm & play!
Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR
773.575.3854 (changing soon to 510.316.2850)
jeni@drummm.com
www.drummm.com

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Rhythmic Roots: HUGE Drum Circle in New Orleans Aug. 27!

TZ — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:54:13 GMT

Please spread the word to all drummers everywhere!

Be a part of the healing of New Orleans on the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Join us and help revive and honor the musical culture of New Orleans. Thousands of drummers from all over the world will gather at historic Congo Square on Sunday, August 27 for this FREE all-star event.

Featured guests will include:
- Ken "Afro" Williams' Drum Circle
- Cyril Neville & Tribe 13
- Voice of the Wetlands All-stars featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville,
Monk Boudreaux, Anders Osborne, and others
- Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band
- Soul Rebels Brass Band
- Big Chief Victor Harris
- Big Chief Markeith Tero

But the soul of the event will be you - drummers from near and far, pro and non, on drums, claves, maracas, tambourines - bring whatever helps you find your groove! Travel to New Orleans and help support the local economy!

Rhythmic Roots @ Congo Square is presented by Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps continues to respond to profound needs along the Gulf Coast, bolstering nonprofits serving children and evacuees, helping New Orleans neighborhoods plot their return and promoting cultural events and programs that support children's emotional recovery. (http://www.mercycorps.org/)

For more info on this event, updates and more join us at:

http://groups.myspace.com/rhythmicroots

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BURNING MAN MUSE? CALLING OUT to BRING THE FIRE

Groovetress — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:45:30 GMT

After a weekend of fires and alchemy, I am really wanting to see the MUSE come to life on the Playa. 4 Years ago a group of us brought the sacred fires for four nights onto the playa in this container we create of love and magic and it was SO ROCKIN... we had an average of 500 people a night and truly blissful dawns holding hands and still going strong...

I am calling out: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING TO BRING a sacred playground of sound, movement and intention to the PLAYA, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH. There is a small CALI crew coming forth, and I know we can get this together. Again, it will be about you bringing what you can: The supply list is still on the discussion posts on the Magical Mystical Muse tribe site: and wood, benches, torches, etc WILL BE NEEDED for sure.

My intention is to do atleast 2 nights, and possibly 3 nights of fires. There is another group doing one night, and I want to be sure it's NOT on that night so that we are all respected and have space to bring it out without competing in any way. They are great folks and I want to be at that fire too!

Be in touch, and spread the word please.
Love and light

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FireDrums IV Sept 28 - Oct 1

sky — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:32:40 GMT

http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/9b3ffac0-4268-43ff-ab20-62784aa1490e
Please check out this thread and join us for the 4th FireDrums gathering in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains September 28th thru October 1st.

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This is audio of my drum class in Japan doing Toro (from Guinea)

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:02:56 GMT

Check it out! I make no pretensions about being a great player, but I had a LOT of fun doing this! I just wanted to share it with a drumming audience, instead of just my friends and family (who love me but can't tell which part is the solo). I'd like it if anybody wanted to leave a comment, too.

http://www.wildvoice.com/MySite/SpotlightChannel/tabid/61/EmUserID/34/ListId/242/Default.aspx

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drum classes in july?

dito — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:59:05 GMT

hello, would there be any drum classes in the bay area ? this month? thanks and good drumming!

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2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal : Join us!

Jim — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:16:24 GMT

Phone: 814-472-3012
oce@mail.francis.edu
www.RhythmRenewal.com

2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal : 2006 Arts in the Mountains : Summer Music and Arts Festival
Music Education : International Music Performance: Community Spirit : Service
Saint Francis University : Loretto, PA
August 3, 4, 5, 6 2006

MUSIC EDUCATION : LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS:
SUMMER RHYTHM RENEWAL ™ Directed by Jim Donovan

The 2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal at Saint Francis University is a one of a kind, world-class educational event. Since 2004, the focus of this program has been to engage students as well as adult learners from all over the United States in a culturally rich, all-inclusive music program. Our programs are unique because they are based on the premise of enabling participants to learn, engage and perform with some of the world's top performer/educators in the field of World Music regardless of prior musical experience. Our philosophy is that students learn best in a completely hands-on, relaxed, safe environment without the pressure of being perfect. Beginners are warmly welcomed. We even provide the instruments. This program is built for adults over 18.

Workshops include:
The Yoga of Drum and Chant : Transformative sacred chant and ecstatic drumming workshop
West African Drumming : Songs, rhythms, cultural lessons, techniques, concepts
Central African Drumming: Songs, rhythms, cultural lessons, techniques, concepts
North Indian Classical Drumming : The Tabla : Interactive Performance master class for everyone
Middle Eastern Drumming: Songs, rhythms, techniques, concepts
Australian Didgeridoo: Songs, techniques, concepts
The Community Drum Circle: Joyful Music Making for Everyone
Private lessons and Consultations available with select faculty (Additional fee applies)

International Faculty:
Jim Donovan : Pittsburgh, PA : International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founding member of multi-platinum band Rusted Root)/Saint Francis faculty, Director of the new Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble.

Elie Kihonia : Democratic Republic of Congo : Master Drummer/Multi Instrumentalist, international performance teaching and recording artist. Founder of Afrika Yetu, WACongo and UMOJA African Arts Companies.

Jim DiSpirito: Pittsburgh, PA: Percussionist, composer, teacher and recording artist/producer. Former percussionist for Rusted Root. Percussion ensemble director/Eden Christian Academy (Pittsburgh); Rhythm & Performance workshop director/Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh). Owner/Hillside recording studio (Pittsburgh).

Daveed Korup : Charlotte, NC: Master Percussionist/ Composer/ Author/ International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founder of Drumfest! World Percussion education programs.

Sogbety Diomande : Ivory Coast : Master Drummer/Sacred Masked Stilt Dancer/ Performer Ballet National de Cote d’ Ivoire/Lead Djembe, Jimmy Buffett World Tour 2002

Maureen "Moe" : Allentown, PA : Community Drum Facilitator : Women's Drumming

Mike Deaton : Harrisonburg, VA : Community Drum Facilitator : Children's music

Jim Gagnon : Charlottesville, Va : Didgeridu performer/teacher/builder : Sound Therapist

PROGRAM COST: 275.00 (plus the cost of 1 credit if your are taking the class for credit)
On campus housing is available starting at 37.00 per day.
Meals are $7 each (Buffet style, quite good!).

A very limited number of private consultations with select faculty are available at $75 per hour.

*Those who wish to take this program for University credit or Act 48 credit please contact the
Office of Continuing Education for credit pricing and information.

To Register contact the Office of Continuing Education
Phone: 814-472-3012
oce@mail.francis.edu
www.RhythmRenewal.com

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New to this tribe

Mwt — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:48:05 GMT

Peace & Blessings!

I just discovered this tribe. Good to connect with fellow female drummers.

Mwt
http://www.mwtshekemet.org
http://www.sacredshrineofmwtast.org
http://www.akeruradio.com

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Ideas needed--- for a Drumming workshop for children

bambinonymous — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:54:03 GMT

Hiya Drummers on Tribe~

I teach babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Kindermusik. Prior to teaching, I played drums for years, in various bands.

The director at the school where I teach has asked me to create a DRUMMING workshop for kids ages 9-12 and teach it in the future.

Ideas needed--- for a Drumming workshop for children

As I work on creating a course outline, I could really use some fresh and inspiring ideas. I really want for this drum workshop to be a fun and amazing experience for the kids... so with that in mind, I invite you all to participate in my brainstorm! Please chime in and add ideas to this thread as you wish...

-What should be covered in a 75 minute class that meets once a week for five weeks?

-Home materials? Can anyone recommend a good drumming book? (Hand Drumming)

- What are some good drumming themed **crafts** or instrument making activity could we do?

- What is the best (and funnest) approach to teaching kids this age how to play in an 'ensemble'?

- Are there resources or examples of group drumming lesson plans for children online for me to refer to?

- Has anyone else here taught a drumming workshop for children? What are your thoughts and experiences?

Thanks in advance to anyone replies!

-bam

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Philly Samba Tribe

LaDonna — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:24:46 GMT

I have recently started a tribe for the local samba school
that I am in. The tribe is an amalgamation of Unidos de Filadelfia
and other local African Brazilian and Cuban groups that perform
not just around Philly, but internationally. Anyone with ties to or
love for Philly is welcome to join. We have many very talented
female drummers in our midst.
http://tribes.tribe.net/unidosdefiladelfia

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SpiritFire Festival, NY: Last 3 Days of Regular Registration Rate!!

Josselyne — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 14:08:25 GMT

Greetings!

Decided you're taking leap and joining the mystical, inspiring co-created community of music, movement, voice, Seva, and the Mysteries on July 5-9?

This is the time to register. Save $15 on registration (which includes yummy food lovingly prepared by our Sufi hosts) by registering online by midnight, June 5th, or by postmarking your mail-in registration by that same date.

Online registration (as well as the link to download the mail-in forms) is at spiritfirefestival.org/register.php

To see a list of workshops/presenters: spiritfirefestival.org/events.php

For an idea of our fire circles, see: spiritfirefestival.org/events.php

And for affinity groups: spiritfirefestival.org/events.php

Enjoy the exploration, and see you soon!

Josselyne

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Weekly drummm circles beg. 6/5 (Oakland/Berkeley, CA)

Jeni — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:49:32 GMT

Women's drumming on Mondays starting 6/5
Community drumming on Saturdays beg. 6/17
Read all about it...

***Rhythm Sisters Drumming for Women & Girls***
Mondays 7:45-9:30pm
Beginning June 5th
Temescal Arts Center

A special night of drumming for our sisters, mothers and daughters, facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow of Drummm. A little bit of instruction and away we will go on a facilitated rhythm journey to places unknown. A great way to find your “voice” on the drum, connect with others, release stress, and have so much fun you won’t believe it.

No experience necessary.
Bring a drum or play one of ours.
Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All ages, cultures and abilities welcome.

$10-15 adults (sliding scale)
$5-10 kids under 16 & seniors
$5 drum rental (please arrange in advance)

Temescal Arts Center
511 48th St. (at Telegraph)
Oakland, CA
510.923.1074
www.temescalartscenter.org

***Community Drummm Circle***
Saturdays 10:30am-12:00noon
Beginning June 17th
La Pena Cultural Center (Berkeley, CA)

A hands-on, family-friendly rhythm gathering, facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow of Drummm. Come early for an introduction to world percussion and rhythms, stay for the in-the-moment, music-making magic!

No experience necessary.
Bring a drum or play one of ours.
Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All ages, cultures and abilities welcome.

$10-15 adults (sliding scale)
$5-10 kids under 16 & seniors
$5 drum rental (please arrange in advance)

La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510.849.2568
www.lapena.org

Info: www.drummm.com

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"Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie" on KPFA SUN night at 10 pm.

janeO — Sun, 14 May 2006 05:23:54 GMT

"Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie"
on KPFA SUN night at 10 pm.

How does a woman who is profoundly deaf become a Grammy Award-winning musician?
This question is the impetus for a whirlwind trip around the world to
experience life
through the passionate words and vibrant experiences of renowned percussionist
Evelyn Glennie.

"Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie,"
the new film by Thomas Riedelsheimer, director of "Rivers and Tides,"
will be showcased on SUN on KPFA-FM at 10 pm with host Jane Heaven
on Sunday Night Live/ Discreet Music.
KPFA streams to the web at KPFA.org

The film is visual poetry.
The radio presentation will be a sound scape experience.
Out soon on DVD.

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Magical Mystical Muse: Dream Time and Beyond

Groovetress — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:13:11 GMT

If you love to dance to the beat of funky drums, sing, make magic, get wild, silly and funkified free, if you love the container of ritual without "too" much of the structure of "right and wrongness" within it, if you are IN LOVE with the sacred expression of all who enter as expressive lovers of love AND you'll be at Dream Time Festival in Paonia, CO in July, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH!

I am looking for a super powered team of frieks, funkers, hip-hoppers, trancers, dancers, drummers, creators, priests and priestesses to spin magic thru the muse unreservedly and with great care and attention to empowering each other being there to do the same...

You can get more info on the Muse at tribes.tribe.net/magicalmysticalmuse and connect in there too for updates, etc.

The Magical Mystical Muse is also interested in coming to play with you at your festivals, events, and play places... have spirit, will travel...years of experience and juicy intent on breaking boundaries and shifting paradigms...

Love and light
Cheri

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Return of the RHYTHM SISTERS Drumming for Women & Girls (Oakland, CA) 4/26

Jeni — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 05:33:58 GMT

Rhythm Sisters returns to Change Makers…Join us for a special night of drumming for our sisters, mothers and daughters. A little bit of instruction and away we will go to on a facilitated rhythm journey to places unknown. A great way to find your “voice” on the drum, connect with others, release stress, and have so much fun you won’t believe it. No experience necessary. Drums rentals available. All ages, cultures and abilities welcome.

Date: Wednesday April 26, 2006
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $10-15 sliding scale, $5 drum rental (please arrange in advance)
Place: CHANGE MAKERS Books & Gifts for Women
6536 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609 -- 510.655.2405
(4 blocks south of Ashby, corner 66th & Telegraph)
www.ChangeMakersForWomen.com
Bring: Your mother, daughter, sister, drums, percussion, an open mind and willingness to play!
Info: jeni@drummm.com, www.drummm.com or 773.575.3854

Jeni Swerdlow is a dynamic and engaging percussionist, drum facilitator, artist, educator and performer. She is a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) with over 10 years experience working creatively with groups. Her Drummm programs feature drum circles, workshops, school programs and performances for local and international venues. Jeni has studied West African drumming, dance and drum circle facilitation extensively, including training in Senegal, West Africa. Jeni’s passion for drumming is matched only by her playful spirit and commitment towards building community. For more information, please visit www.drummm.com or call 773.575.3854.

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santa cruz conclave needs drummers

tica — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 04:05:37 GMT

santa cruz conclave needs drummers! we will be jamming weekly in may and part of june to perform in front of the man at burningman. We are developing a choregraphed 15 minute piece with fire dancers to submit a video to conclave by july 1st..Please contact me if you are interested and what your availability is. men are welcome too@! we are doing brasil.funk.hip hop. and jungle beats/
tica
shakingbootydancer@hotmail.com

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Join the wave June 25

kundalinicowgirl — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:32:40 GMT

Join the Wave...
Join together with all the world on Sunday, June 25th,
2006
To play drums and chant good energy
7 - 8 p.m. in your time zone

For A Second Time...
Ring the world with energy for 24 solid hours!!!

Everything begins in the spirit first.
This is why our words, sounds, and intentions are so
important.
These create our world and our life.
Life and death are in the power of the tongue.

The wave has begun. Do you feel it? Can you hear it?
You can still be part of it.
Open your spirit to recieve of it.
Let it cleanse us all of our differences and join us
one voice that would echo through our planet and
beyond.

We are a beacon that stands in the forefront. As long
as we are here, that which opposes us diminishes in
it's workings and is held back. As spiritual
individuals we make our stand. We rise above the
things which are unexceptable. We become a voice for
the things we hold dear.

Change our world.

Whether it is for something great or small, make a
difference.
Become a bright shining light in the darkness.
No matter how great or small one's light is...
LIGHT IS ALWAYS GREATER THAN DARKNESS.

Be blessed
Namaste

Written by Marie and originally posted to the DailyOM
Drumming thread.

Sound Wave
Drum & Tone
To Ring the Planet
set up drum circles,
tone with your friends,
drum alone, ohmmm solo,
drum with the trees,
fill the aire with energy
be present in the experience!
pass it on...
This was a divinely inspired idea created by a group
of us on the DailyOM list. You can join the
conversation by registering at the DailyOM.Once you
are registered, check out Community, All Article
Discussions, Drummingand you can be a part of the Drum
Wave creation group.

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NYC-join Mickey Hart next friday!

crunchy — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:37:17 GMT

Hello there,
Next Friday night the Mutaytor will be playing a special concert at Grand Central Station with the incredible Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead, Planet Drum) and Baba Maal, and we need local hand drummers w/ Djembes, KlongYaw's or any mobile hand drum to join us!

If you or anyone you know is interested, send an email to me at crunchy@mutaytor.com as soon as possible. We're looking for 30 local hand drummers to join us, but an audience filled with New York's hoopers, spinners (no fire but flags and led ok for this one) and drummers making beautiful rhythm with Mickey and Baba would be momentus.

I'll need your name and a contact phone number for the list- then we'll meet at 4pm at the stage.
Spread the word, and can't wait to be in NYC!!

Friday, April 21st 2006
Earth Day New York - Green Apple Grand Central
Earth Fair outside Grand Central
Vanderbilt Ave & 42nd Street
www.earthdayny.org/earthday_2006.html
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Free Show - All Ages Welcome

The Mutaytor with Mickey Hart and Baaba Maal!!! Mutaytor will be doing an OLD-SCHOOL drumjam in the streets of New York City...All Ages, Free Admission, and we'll be joining Micky Hart from Grateful Dead and world music legend Baaba Maal! This would be a great one to bring your playa costumes, drums, hoops, and play play play with us!! Lets shut down traffic and bring Grand Central Station to a grinding halt!!!! This will be drums/vocal chants only....a trip to the old days of Mutaytor!

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Drumming Website - Circlebeat.com

Tracy — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:44:26 GMT

Hi Everyone:
I happy to announce that the Circle Beat.com is finally up and running! This website is for our Long Island drum & dance community - focusing on local world percussion events, circles, classes, workshops & musical artist with the occasional announcement of special shows/events happening in the city & boroughs.
Feel free to check out the site and if you live in the area, come on down to one of the many upcoming events we have in store. Click www.circlebeat.com for details.
Play with Passion!!!
Tracy

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Element Percussion Circle (Long Island event)

Tracy — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:17:58 GMT

Saturday April 29th, 2006 - 7:30pm

Join us for an evening of song, dance and music. This gently guided percussion circle has an emphasis on the connection to the 5 elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit. We invite all dancers, singers and drummers/percussionist to join us creating musical sacred space together.

Come chant or sing your sacred songs, play the rhythms of your heart or kick off your shoes and dance till your soul is filled. Celebrate with us!

Enlightenment Wellness Center (new address)
280 Route 109 East
Farmingdale, NY 11735
516 293-1349
Admission: $10

Bring your drums, tambourines, ocean drums, percussion toys, shakers, didgeridoos, native flutes, etc. Some instruments may be provided. No drumming or singing experience necessary.

Visit the Special Events section of www.circlebeat.com or email tracy@circlebeat.com.

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New Burning Man drummer tribe

K-THRILL — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:40:36 GMT

There is now a tribe for drummers that were or want to be a part of the Man's pre-burn fire show, and are not already a supporting member of a fire conclave.
Join up! There will be the need for more ambiance players at the 2006 burn!

tribes.tribe.net/ambiancedrumming

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Drum Jam for Beltaine in NYC...(crosspost)

Chovexani — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 08:36:16 GMT

Hello all :)

Posting a great event...A costumed Beltaine Ball is happening in the Middle Of NYC April 30th...WITH a drum Jam lead by Jeff Webb, Cattiva and Tracy Hamilton of EastWinds Tribal drumming....a great mix of MidEast and African rythms...bring your dumbeks, djun-djuns, darbukas, and djembes!

Shadows of the Harem Experimental ME dance
presents: A Costumed Beltaine Ball
@ Remote Lounge
327 Bowery, NYC (btwn 2nd and 3rd Sts)
8pm-1am

Come in costume! Bellydancing, Henna, Great Music by Scott Helland ~ NeoRenaissance Folk guitarist, and DRUMMING by EastWinds Tribal. Beltaine Ritual at 11pm. Please email or see www.chovexani for more info.

Thanks :)

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DRUM CIRCLE

gorkem — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:38:43 GMT

Weekly Drum Circle

Dates: Every Sunday night

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: The Camp, 2937 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 ( in mall at fire pit )

Cost: Free

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SpiritFire - Ecstatic Dance, rhythm, and mystery...

Josselyne — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:16:04 GMT

Hello Tribe, hope everyone is having a smooth entry into 2006...

SpiritFire Festival (July 5-9, 2006) registration is beginning now, with very reduced rates until March 10th. Online registration should be available in the coming week or two, but right now you can download the mail-in registration forms (PDF or DOC) via the registration page on the SFF website.
http://spiritfirefestival.org/register.php All registrations include mostly organic, tasty food prepared by the Sufis who own the retreat.

This year we have a fantastic initial lineup of fellow artists coming to share their knowledge and enthusiasm - please check out who's coming at
http://spiritfirefestival.org/people.php?group=Teachers - you'll see some of who were with us last year, as well, to give you an idea of the flow of the event.

Some of the fire lighting rituals and other info is already up, as well, although things will be changing quite a bit as the months progress. I'm blessed to co-create this amazing sacred rhythm and motion (and one heck of a good time) - couldn't ask for anything more. Except for you to be there too.

We hope you'll make it - the vibes are feeling good!

Many blessings,
Josselyne

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Event: Oakland, CA--RHYTHM SISTERS Drumming Workshop on 3/15

Jeni — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:51:29 GMT

RHYTHM SISTERS Drumming Workshop for Women & Girls
Wednesday March 15th, 7-9pm at Change Makers

Calling all women and girls! Join the Rhythm Sisters and share in an empowering drumming experience. A little bit of instruction from drum facilitator Jeni Swerdlow and away we will go on a rhythm journey to places unknown. A great way to connect with others, awaken your muse, find your “voice” on the drum, release stress and nurture yourself in a safe and fun environment. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Bring a drum or play one of ours.

Date: Weds. 3/15
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $5-15 sliding scale
Place: CHANGE MAKERS Books & Gifts for Women
6536 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
(4 blocks south of Ashby, corner 66th & Telegraph)
510.655.2405
www.ChangeMakersForWomen.com
Bring: A drum if you have one, a treat if you feel like sharing
Info: jeni@drummm.com or 773.575.3854

Drummm...Empowering communities through rhythm & play!
www.drummm.com

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intro and inspiration

avena — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:15:46 GMT

Woah ladies! Just found this tribe and I am so inspired! I study traditional west african dance (djembe) and am just getting into drumming. I LOOOOOOVE playing the dunduns, especially ballet style, since it is so tied into the dance, but my teachers are making me stick to the djembe until I "graduate" to the next level. Ah, typical male patriarchial climb the ladder crap! But really, with all due repect to the african traditions, I am taking it one step at a time...I have been asking my teacher to create an all women's dundun/dance performance group so we can bust out some sorsonet and kakilambe and our shows. We'll see if he's up for it when he comes back from africa.

In the meantime I saw photos of the goddess of funk on this tribe. YYYYEEEAAAHHH LADIES! THAT is what I have been talking about! I got to pull the ladies together and make it happen out here in southern oregon. I taught a dance conference last month for young girls and had all women drummers. I was so proud. We rocked! CHICKS WITH STICKS!

Anyways, just wanted to say hello. Check out my tribe page for some cool photos of me dancing. Gotta get more pix of me drumming...

Innuwali!

Avena

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Soul Fire Inside is One Year Old!

Mz imani — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 18:00:11 GMT

Soul Fire Inside is having a birthday party -- we're One Year Old!!!

Please join us on Saturday, Feb. 11 for this very special celebration. The doors will be open throughout the afternoon at Seeker's Church, 267 Carroll Street, NW, Washington, DC, for you to come and explore what we do and why we do it.

SFI Birthday Bash
2-5pm - Open House as we build the Temple
5-6pm - Community Potluck
6-7:30 - Heart Fire Discussion & Community Art Project – Donations accepted.
8-11pm - Soul Fire Inside's New Year Circle - $10.00
11-midnight – Taking down the Temple

Now that SFI is a year old and we have some common experience, it seems like a good time to talk about what we do behind the scenes with Soul Fire Inside and in the fire circle community. We want to provide an opportunity to dialogue about how we can all engage more directly with the flow of energy at these types of events.

Some of the main philosophies of the fire circle community are that the fire is sacred, that our intentions and interactions matter and that we are all empowered to sculpt the feeling, or the energy of the evening. Yet what does this mean? And how do you do that sculpt thing?

We imagine that this discussion will encourage and enable us to deepen our direct experience of the divine mysteries that are at play. Our hope is that you will get a better sense of how to engage with these mysteries and begin to more easily see the clues that spirit leaves for us to find.

THANK YOU for helping us reach this milestone -- without you, none of this would be possible. We look forward to sharing our gratitude and celebration with the Soul Fire Family ~ a non- denominational and eclectic community, formally welcoming all people seeking access to their authentic natures as we hold space to help make the world a better place, One Fire At A Time.

peace matters,
Mz. imani, Katy and the Soul Fire Inside Crew

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Drumming in Maine

rickcormier — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:58:15 GMT

Different Drummers Drum Circle of Yarmouth, Maine has been so popular for the past three years that we meet three times per month year-round in order to keep the size of the circle managable and enjoyable.

We are a freestyle drum circle which is led by the music rather than an individual as we play rhythms which are intuitive, emotive and creative rather than traditional. Expect to find a welcoming atmosphere and lots of upbeat energy. Our circle is frequented by families, couples and individuals. 60-80% of our attendance are women.

We invite fellow New Englanders (drummers and dancers) and Womyn Who Drum tribe members visiting Maine this winter to join us. You'll find our meeting location and schedule on our website.

Rick
synthrick.tripod.com/dddc/

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great gig for Goddess of Funk

looppool — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:03:31 GMT

Hi I just joined this tribe for a moment because I saw that
Goddess of Funk got a fantastic gig playing
with Michael Franti and Spearhead and Kellar Williams
at the Santa Cruz, Civic Auditorium.

I just wanted to say Congratulations, sisters! What a coup!

yours,

Rick Walker
(who was made an official womyn drummer when he
played for 6 months with Pele Juju, the seminal all womyn's
World Beat band back in the 90's-----lol, I even dressed in
full drag when we sold out the Catalyst, just to get into the spirit
of things)

lol...................okay, I'll unsubscribe now......................

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