Meet other local Hand-Drummers who are interested creating community through the rich history of Africa and its people. Drum Circles are a great way to stay connected to our inner rhythms. Please join us with any drum you have or with your dancing feet! We would also welcome singers and griots! Stringed instruments and flutes. Come ALL to help create a healing African village here in Boston.

… We will be guests at Famoudou Konate’s compound, where we will enjoy comfortable accommodations, exquisite African food, and the hospitality of the Guinean people. See below for more detailed information. About The DrumConnection The DrumConnection, New England's premier hand drumming school, has served the rhythmic community for over 20 years. We offer excellent djembe and dunun instruction for everyone, from private and group classes to workshops and performances. We treasure our close tie …

Dance Days Boston - Arlington feature a one hour cardio dance workout at your level to help you enjoy life a bit more. Using Guinea and other African dance as well as HipHop and Jerk, Fanta will weave an hour of shear delight. Dance Days are on Mondays at 6PM at The DrumRoom, 50 Tufts Street, (Gibbs School), Arlington, MA 02474 Lost Call 617.686.6080 Easy to get to and easier to park! Come join at whatever level of fitness you are at. Fanta is great at making it work for all. 4 - 84! I …

Are you an Onyxbird? "What's that?", you ask. That's my term for people of african heritage (i.e., african, african-american, afro-caribbean, afro-latino, afro-european) who love to spread their wings and travel to unusual, unexpected and interesting places. The Onyxbird also thrives on cultural exploration and tends to be socially conscious. Unfortunately, Onyxbirds tend to fly solo or as a pair. Very rarely are "flocks" of Onyxbirds spotted in China or Argentina or Finland or New Zealand. The …

Hand drumming is fun, healing, and deeply satisfying to our souls and spirits. I am a drum teacher and performer who has experienced the joy, power, and peace of drumming in groups for more than 15 years. A drum circle is a great way for us to share this experience together. In our gathering we will explore rhythm together including some teaching, some jamming, and some following the rhythms where they lead us. If you are interested in hand drumming, please join us. If you do not have a drum, dr …

… I am a musician and I have a passion for traditional and contemporary North-African music. I also love all traditional dances and acoustic Indian and African music as well as salsa, samba, jazz...Anything that moves me! What is the music that moves and touches you?

Meet other Nigerians/Africans in the Boston area to network and build new friendships. Mingle with Africans representing various business realms -- MBAs from the business world, JDs, MDs, PHDs and anyone interested in expanding their business and social network. Social and professional networking events will be held frequently. Please join and spread the news -- we need an organization of Nigerians like this in Boston to take us all to the next level in our careers and social lives. .

  A high-energy, FUN, celebration of drumming and community. For beginners wanting to try something new, friends, experienced drummers, dancers. We celebrate the traditions - rhythms that have built energy for hundreds of years for celebration, dance, ritual - just plain FUN! As well as whatever you bring to it!  We'll have drums to share, and support for newcomers, and energy for everyone. Meets monthly.  6:30  Mini-Class Intro   7-9 pm  Drum Circle     $6 donation, children under 12 free. …

This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.

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Have you traveled widely? Always interested in other cultures and not sure why? Love to meet people from all walks of life and different cultures? Curious to learn new languages? Enjoy learning about and making a difference in the world? Well, you are not alone. There are French clubs and Spanish clubs- African clubs and Asian Clubs. The Global Citizens Meet UP is not about one culture or people, but about bringing all globally-minded people together to share, learn, and explore ways to crea …

    The Original Steppers of Boston Inc 2006 We are the first and founding chapter that practices and teaches the dance known as "Chicago Style" Steppin'. We are committed to promoting the culture and grace of "Steppin" in the Boston community and New England. More than ever we strive to continue to bring you the best we have to offer through certified instruction, events and Steppers Sets. Come and learn the basic moves, turns, techniques, and the basic concepts of the …

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Participants will acquire deep contact with their natural rhythms and pulses (heart pulse, breath pulse, walking pulse…), amazing experiences of multi-layered rhythmics; they will learn to play a percussion instrument (up to an advanced level); they will learn a fun, connected way of concentrating and keeping attention out of thought mode; they will cleanse themselves from stagnated emotions in the trance of drumming and chanting alone. And they will experience the older-than-the-world feeling o …

Our mission is to establish positive relationships between black and Latina women by providing outlets that are conducive to rebuilding bonds as well as giving back to the community. We want to dispel the misconception that women are incapable of forming and maintaining healthy positive relationships. This effort was conceived after acknowledging the lack of groups for women of color who get together to build bridges and encourage social change. It is our goal to strengthen these bonds between b …