Regina Wells
Regina Wells is a full-hearted singer whose voice and presence touches people deeply. She has been singing all of her life, from her youth leading Catholic… Read More »Regina Wells
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Born To Drum 2016 Faculty Bios
Corinna Gould
Corrina is a Chochenyo and Kerkin Ohlone woman born and and raised in Oakland, CA, She is the mother of three children. She is the Co-Founder… Read More »Corinna Gould
Larissa Montfort
Larissa Montfort has been exploring her passion for West African, Congolese, and Afro-Cuban rhythms since 1995 with many teachers, including Mabiba Baegne, Ubaka Hill, Yona Fleming, Malonga Casquelord, Stori Davis, and… Read More »Larissa Montfort
Queen Hollins
Qween Hollins is a Nu Traditional Afrikan Dance as Medicine instructor, shawoman, master ritualist, Kundalini yoga teacher, poet and author. She is the Founder and Principal Steward of… Read More »Queen Hollins
Avotcja
Avotcja (pronounced Avacha) is a card carrying New York born Music fanatic/sound junkie & popular Bay Area Radio DeeJay & member of the award winning… Read More »Avotcja
Mabiba Baegne
Mabiba Baegne is an internationally acclaimed teacher, drummer and choreographer of traditional and contemporary African Dance. Mabiba was born in Congo Brazzaville and initiated into dancing… Read More »Mabiba Baegne
Amikaeyla Gaston
Amikaeyla is an amazing vocalist and percussionist who comes from the Washington DC area. She has studied, recorded with, and shared the stage with many… Read More »Amikaeyla Gaston
Jeni Swerdlow
San Francisco Bay Area percussionist and registered art therapist Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR is a dynamic and engaging facilitator, trainer, presenter, and performer. Founding DRUMMM Rhythmic… Read More »Jeni Swerdlow
Sena Kugbega
Sena Kugbega is from Cape Coast, Ghana, (West Africa) and has been teaching drum and dance since she was 13 years old. As a young girl growing up,… Read More »Sena Kugbega
Sue Kaye (Suki)
Sue Kaye (Suki) has been playing conga drums, Ngomas, and other percussion for 35 years. Originally from New York, Suki has studied with many master… Read More »Sue Kaye (Suki)