Adwoa Kudoto Adwoa Kudoto is from Cape Coast, Ghana (West Africa).When Adwoa grew up in Ghana, drumming was considered a taboo for women. Adwoa has been able to break down these barriers and misconceptions surrounding women and drumming arts. In 1999 She was recognized and awarded the title as the Only Versatile Female Master Drummer[…]
Women Drummers International presents… 14th YEAR ANNIVERSARY Born to Drum 2019: Women’s Drum Camp July 18, 19, 20, & 21, 2019 Join us for a 4 day weekend of Camping, Drum Workshops, Drum Circles, Songs, Dance, Fireside Concerts, Yoga and Movement, Poetry, Shared Meals, Camaraderie and Healing Circles in our new HEALING TENT! Bring your[…]
Women* Drummers International is Happy to Announce:BORN TO DRUM 2019: SEEDS OF OUR FREEDOM JOIN US THIS SUMMER TO CAMP, OR COME FOR THE DAY … Happening at beautiful Bort Meadow in Chabot Regional Park Oakland, Ca. (pls pull down menu ‘camp information’ for directions) Born to Drum was birthed as a reunion[…]
Women Drummers International presents… 12th YEAR ANNIVERSARY Born to Drum 2018: Women’s Drum Camp July 19, 20, 21, 22, 2018 Join us for a 4 day weekend of Camping, Drum Workshops, Drum Circles, Songs, Dance, Fireside Concerts, Yoga and Movement, Poetry, Shared Meals, Camaraderie and Healing Circles in our new HEALING TENT! Bring your camping[…]
MARCH 16: Arenas Cuban Spring Gala with Susana Arenas and the Arenas Dance Company. MARCH 23rd: Mama Africa with Sistahs of the Drum and Adwoa Kudoto and DrumGhana and Dance Ensemble! It is An Honor to Present to You, In Concert, These Incredible Women Artists for International Women’s History MonthHappening at: Ashkenaz Music And DanceCommunity[…]
Drum Sunday on March 1st: Debbie Fier & Middle East Rhythms! Debbie Fier will be leading this Drum Sundays workshop with rhythms from the Middle East. Come enjoy the wonderful connection that we will create in our circle of drummers. We will take time to warm up with stretching and body percussion, exploring rhythms as we[…]
Drum Sunday on March 1st: Debbie Fier & Middle East Rhythms! Debbie Fier will be leading this Drum Sundays workshop with rhythms from the Middle East. Come enjoy the wonderful connection that we will create in our circle of drummers. We will take time to warm up with stretching and body percussion, exploring rhythms as we[…]
Born to Drum was birthed 10 years ago as a reunion of women drummers from all over the US and from all over the world. We have gathered those 10 summers to celebrate culture, to make new friends and rejoice at being with old friends. We have come together to DRUM and to share traditional[…]
Ellen Farmer and Coleen Douglas coordinate educational experiences for people interested in soil carbon and water infiltration measurements, food forests, and tree planting projects. Coleen has a background in biology and landscape design, and Ellen works with Farm Fuel Inc. in Watsonville, CA, a research and development firm established by organic farmers to create alternatives[…]
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1) Advanced Djembe Fevah™ – West African Djembe* *Course Prerequisite: This course is for Intermediate and Advanced students only. Djembe has so many dynamic parts to playing like a pro! Excel in your Djembe playing with body postures (sitting and standing), rhythm placement, introductions, accompaniments, and “Soulos.” Fine-tune specific hand techniques, rolls, flams and ambidextrous[…]
Latin Percussion class 1 This class is open to all levels. If you like or love Latin percussion and music, than this class is for you! This class will focus on the percussion section of a Latin group and how the section works as team. What can help (but not required) is to be familiar[…]
FUNDAMENTALS OF RHYTHM – ALL LEVELS Learn where the time/pulse is – downbeats, upbeats, syncopation and 3 against 2. This class will help you to understand, hear, groove and enjoy rhythm. All Levels: Fundamentals of Rhythm Bring: No instruments required BEGINNING CONGA Come and learn how to play this beautiful and charismatic instrument. We will[…]
Beginning Batá This class is appropriate for two groups of women: those who have absolutely no experience with Afro-Cuban batá drumming and want to try it, or those who have a little experience on the drums and want to try another chair in the trio. We will cover the basics: where the drums come from[…]