Drumming cleanses the soul, organizes the mind, coordinates movements of the body, and just feels good! Mamadou Diop is from Senegal, West Africa. He has performed with some of the biggest named musicians in his country, and he KNOWS music and rhythm. It is his joy to teach what he has learned, bringing the rhythms of not just Senegal, but all of West Africa to whoever wants to learn them. Join this group if you are a drummer, want to be a drummer, or are just curious what African drumming is al …
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Meet other local Hand-Drummers who are interested creating community through the rich history of Africa and its people. Drum Circles are a great way to stay connected to our inner rhythms. Please join us with any drum you have or with your dancing feet! We would also welcome singers and griots! Stringed instruments and flutes. Come ALL to help create a healing African village here in Boston.
A high-energy, FUN, celebration of drumming and community. For beginners wanting to try something new, friends, experienced drummers, dancers. We celebrate the traditions - rhythms that have built energy for hundreds of years for celebration, dance, ritual - just plain FUN! As well as whatever you bring to it! We'll have drums to share, and support for newcomers, and energy for everyone. Meets monthly. 6:30 Mini-Class Intro 7-9 pm Drum Circle $6 donation, children under 12 free. …
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Our missions statement reads: “We will celebrate the rich tradition of drum corps and the nautical history of the seacoast through performing arts programs that educate and entertain, while creating an enriching experience for both our members and audiences.” We have created this meetup group to help connect drum corps alumni from the area and rally support. If you have ever marched in drum corps, or have friends, relatives, etc that are musicians or color guard now, help us spread the word so …
Hand drumming is fun, healing, and deeply satisfying to our souls and spirits. I am a drum teacher and performer who has experienced the joy, power, and peace of drumming in groups for more than 15 years. A drum circle is a great way for us to share this experience together. In our gathering we will explore rhythm together including some teaching, some jamming, and some following the rhythms where they lead us. If you are interested in hand drumming, please join us. If you do not have a drum, dr …
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This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.
… We welcome you into our circle: be you dancer, singer, or drummer. Come step into the rhythm together.
We are seeking paddlers to join our team. Living Root is a diverse group of men and women dedicated to the sport of dragon boat. Started in China 2,300 years ago, dragon boat is a competitive sport where long, sleek boats holding 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steerer race down a 500 meter course. We practice three times a week, and we're always looking for new people to come paddle with us. No experience necessary! Come check us out or see our website at www.livingroot.org
Social gathering for intermediate to advanced amateur acoustic instrument players over the age of fifty(or close enough), that meets weekly at Nantasket Beach to play a few dozen songs (as posted and in our lyric/chord book). All instruments welcome; guitar, bass, banjo, violin, ukelele, mandolin, anything that can be played without plugging in and of course vocals.
… I have seen this work very well indeed online, through groups I have found via Facebook and joined, filled with people passionate about their music and yet aware that this is for fun, not to show everyone who is the best singer/drummer/guitar player, etc. When we have contests or battles, bring out that drive and be as competitive as you can! But there will be no place for tantrums, sore losers, and those who cannot resist the urge to insult or belittle anyone else. I am not worried about this v …
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