The rhythm of African drumming beats in hearts across South Carolina

From drum circles in Charleston to lessons in Rock Hill, African drumming is an art being embraced across South Carolina.
The Fayetteville Observer

'Let's have fun': Downtown drum circle blends culture, music and community in Fayetteville

A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...
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African rhythms & beats : bringing African traditions to the classroom / Calla Isaak

Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...
WSOC-TV

Senior African drum group honors ancestry through music and movement

CHARLOTTE — All day Saturday, you can enjoy food, music, dancing and more at the 12th annual Charlotte African American Festival. The Uptown event celebrates the heritage and accomplishments of ...
The Fayetteville Observer

Watch a session of the Agoro African Drum Beat Circle in Fayetteville

Watch a session of the Agoro African Drum Beat Circle in Fayetteville The Agoro African Drum Beat Circle in Fayetteville is an open, energetic group where anyone is invited to join in and celebrate ...
The Nation Newspaper

K- The Beats takes African rhythms to global stage

Nigerian drummer and percussionist Kehinde Komolafe Hammed, popularly known as K-The Beats, is using traditional African rhythms to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage on international stages through ...
Kansas City Star

Inside KC’s thriving African drum and dance community, younger than ever

Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...
Yahoo

13 easy drum songs every beginner should learn

DRUMS WEEK 2025: One of the greatest things about getting your first drum beats and fills down is being able to play with other musicians, or even simply jamming with recordings of your favourite ...