Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she ...

Not only do they teach the performance but the history and tradition behind African percussion as well. But when they couldn't get payment, 7 On Your Side got involved so they could continue to do ...

We did a three-day drumming workshops on the townships of South Africa. It went really well; many people participated and contributed. Most of the old people in the community were encouraging the ...

Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

The sound of African drumming filled the heart of downtown San Jose for Black Family Day, a festival celebrating cultural ...

Drumming and dancing filled the afternoon as a performing group brought a West African drum meditation to the Student ...

This year's showcase theme was Embodying the Elements, focusing on the elements of "earth, fire, water and air through African diaspora dance and drum," according to Rootead's Youth Enrichment ...

Valdosta State University’s Sociology of Music class hosted The Family Village of Aya for a West African drum and dance ...

EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- As we wrap up celebrating Black History Month, a Brooklyn family teaching African dance and drumming in public schools lost its rhythm after not getting paid for ...