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 ; ...

Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Unveils Third Original Jazz Album — 'African And Other Jazz Passions’. Posted in “Recording” column. Published: December 5, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...

Students will listen to music from Ghana, Nigeria, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to learn how this polyrhythmic tradition followed Africans to the Caribbean as a result of the transatlantic slave trade.

The Baltimore Rhythm Festival filled Guilford Avenue with culture, music, food and workshops on Sept. 13. Druid Hills’ very own Park Vibe Drummers have been playing since 1968. Baltimore Rhythm ...

It was telling of Omelika Kuumba’s spirit that on her birthday, her first after losing both parents within eight months of one another, she would give a concert in their honor. Near the end of her ...

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

NEW YORK — Ethno-musicologists will recognize the cadences of Brazilian tribal drumming. Fans of Afropop will identify the shimmering, interlocking lines of the West African guitarists. And those who ...

Get ready to embark on a vibrant journey that will transport you to the heart of Africa. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 invite you to the 18th annual DanceAfrica festival. Immerse yourself in a two-day ...