West African drum and dance conference returns to Flint for 18th year Watch students in the 18th annual Kuungana West African Drum and Dance Conference practice on Saturday, day two of the conference, ...

This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities ...

What: Annual Really Big Drum Circle. When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday (rain or shine). Where: Hammond Amphitheater at North Lake Park, 29th Street and Taft Ave., Loveland ...

What do you need to make a djembe drum thunder and shout? Firm hands and rhythm. What do you need to make the roles of drummer, attorney, art director, regional manager and mother hum with finesse?

In addition to the djembe, which is a 2-foot tall goblet-shaped drum, John Scalici draws inspiration from a variety of drums from around the globe. Part performer, part anthropologist, part community ...

Is it possible that rhythms pounded out on African drums can have a healing effect on our troubled world? After sitting in on a practice session of Ballet Manden, a West African drum, dance and ...

West Africa’s Les Percussions de Guinee, recognized as one of the most extraordinary drumming ensembles in the world, has always been, by custom, male. In fact, women throughout West Africa were ...

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and get ready to let loose and join in drumming and dancing to music from around the world at the World Rhythm Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 27-29, at ...