World Drumming Workshop
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 04/04/2024
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Join us for World Drumming with Ringo Brill!
In honor of Young Audiences Week, Arts for Learning WNY will host free daily programming at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Central Library in the Children's Room from April 2nd through April 5th, 2024. The week will culminate on April 6th with Arts for Learning's inaugural Family ArtFest, a free event celebrating art and community.
Music and drumming accompanies every facet of village life in West Africa, encapsulating the necessities, challenges, and joys of human cooperation. With teaching artist Ringo Brill, participants will explore these as they gain skills in rhythm, cooperation, and teamwork. Participants will learn traditional rhythms and playing techniques on authentic instruments. Ringo Brill brings over twenty years of experience teaching and performing traditional music of West Africa and the African Diaspora.
Sample workshop focus: “Kassa,” harvest rhythm, reflects the importance of working together; "Kuku," celebration dance rhythm from Guinea; "Samba Reggae," Brazilian festival rhythm that celebrates African heritage.
All are welcome to join at this FREE event, no registration required!
This programming is sponsored by The 716 Foundation.
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