Hailing from the Ga people of Ghana, the kpanlogo rhythm is matched with a dance style bearing the same name. The syncopated ...

Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...

Where: The Agora African Drum Beat Circle is hosted at Taste of West Africa, 116 Person St. in Fayetteville. When: Starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday from April 8 to Aug. 26 ...

The drum circle was just one segment of the afternoon activities centered around Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African American culture that takes place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 this year.

Morgan State University has become the first HBCU to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale with “ReCall & Response, ...

Juneteenth honors a legacy that touches every facet of American life, serving as both a joyful celebration of Black ...

Torrington drum circle leaders Angaza and Effie Mwando say their group brings people together with an understanding of ... goblet-shaped djembe, a West African drum fashioned by hand from ...

This year's showcase theme was Embodying the Elements, focusing on the elements of "earth, fire, water and air through African diaspora dance and drum," according to Rootead's Youth Enrichment ...

Russia is increasing its presence on the African continent, using educational and youth programmes as a tool for long-term influence. Source: Major Andrii Yusov, spokesperson for Defence ...

African summer: 'Drum to Infinity' and beyond ‘Djembe’ master Rachel Bangoura and her husband, ... The line becomes an elastic band, which allows the dancers to form the shape of a Star of David.

Community enjoys African drums, attire, and cuisine at Akwaaba festival. Story by Iquan Toland • 2mo. Many will have a chance to experience African culture at the Dutch Square Mall in Columbia.

In Africa, she studied under Bolokada Conde, a master on the djembe, a goblet-shaped drum traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead.