As class begins, African drums, including djembe (pronounced gem-bay) and dundun (doon-doon) drums, are scattered throughout the room, ready for students to use. One student brings her own.

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 ...

On Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 11:00 to 11:45 am, come to the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.), to join Baba Shibambo ...

Where: The Agora African Drum Beat Circle is hosted at Taste of West Africa, 116 Person St. in Fayetteville. When: Starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday from April 8 to Aug. 26 ...

Wandering into the center, you’d never guess that most were playing African drums for the first time. “The quickest way to create community is around food or music,” Barber told the children.

He learned to tap dance at age 9, and ended up learning the djembe after he danced in a concert that featured the drums. He began learning Afro-Cuban and African percussion that same year.

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 ...