Heartdrum

10/07/2024

04/27/2023

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://nyti.ms/3n1insS

09/11/2022

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Living Better Lives, and any donation will help make an impact. For the past 3 years, I have traveled to Senegal, Africa. I typically fill up a 40ft. container filled with donations, things I buy out of pocket that fits the need, and requests from friends I consider family I have met there. Labor of love I like to say. We have started little projects in small towns outside of Dakar, Senegal. We recently launched a farm/food project, where we planted about 5 acres of peanuts in a small township and are happy to share that they’re sprouting and loads of happy crops. We would like to continue this mission and need some assistance. I have done some research and found this tractor. Fits what we need perfectly and comes with the disc we need. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which means so much to me. Super excited and anything is greatly appreciated. https://gofund.me/8bc7aa28

06/10/2022

05/01/2022

Traditional West African Drum Classes w/ Tam Tam Sacree

Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

Wednesday’s 5:00pm-6:30pm

13 week session

Session 1: May 11th -August 3rd

Class fees:

Online: Free Live Stream

In Person:

$20 per class-Drop in

$150 for 10 weeks paid in advance

What you will learn:

About the types of Drums: Djembe Drum (which means to gather) and Dundun Drums

Technique – Proper way to play the drum, hand position & posture

The three notes or ways to strike the drum (Bass, Tone, Slap)

Warm Up Exercises & Patterns for Home Practice

Multiple Rhythms with accompaniments for Djembe & Dundun will be played during each class with a specific focus of 2 rhythms each 13 week session. Session 1 will be the rhythms (Sincrou Badin Don & Bolonba) to be reviewed & played every class for 13 weeks, so you will end each 13 week session with an understanding and ability to play these two featured rhythms.

Performance of select rhythms at end of class by Tam Tam Sacree Performing Ensemble

Weekly Discussion & Q&A could include: History of Africa, History of Rhythms, History of Drumming, Drums & Drum Making (Abdoulaye is also an gifted & expert drum maker) Abdoulaye’s stories of learning & studying with his Master, Morley Toure’ & tales of life in Africa.

02/03/2022

Fresh from Senegal!