Greetings:

Just wanted ya'll to know that Ballet Senegal will be performing 8 pm Friday and
Saturday, McFarlin Auditorium, SMU Campus, Dallas, Texas.  Tickets still
available from TITAS, www.titas.org

Also ..... be sure to make this drum class, given by the master drummers of the
Ballet:
Saturday, Oct 26, NOON - Bath House Cultural Center, 621 East Lawther Drive, 
[White Rock Lake].

DIRECTIONS TO THE BATH HOUSE CULTURAL CENTER

Bath House Cultural Center is located at 621 E Lawther on the eastern
shores of White Rock Lake Lake. However, it can not be reached from Lawther Dr.

It is accessible off of Buckner Blvd. between E. Northwest Hwy. and Garland Rd.
Once you reach the traffic light at Buckner and Northcliff, turn west
toward the lake into the park. Northcliff (a residential street) takes you
directly to the Bath House.

FROM N. CENTRAL EXPY: Go east on Mockingbird. Immediately past White
Rock Lake, take a right on N. Buckner. Go to the next light, Northcliff, and
take a right.

FROM I-30: Head north on East Grand. Go past the 3-way intersection
with Gaston where it turns into Garland near the White Rock Lake spillway.
Keep going past the lake and turn left at the intersection at Buckner/Casa
Linda Shopping Center. At the third traffic light (Northcliff) take a left.

FROM LBJ FRWY: Take LBJ/635 east toward Garland/Mesquite and head south
on Plano Rd. At Northwest Highway it turns into Lake Highlands. Keep going
south until the traffic light at Buckner. Take a right, go up to the next
traffic light (Northcliff) and take a left.

peace,
HappyShel
www.drums.org


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Dear Community

My Vision:

I hold my in my heart the vision that there will one day be a drumcircle in
every city area, village and town on earth. A place where people of all ages
and races will come to be healed, to celebrate life, to relax, to share, to
enjoy, to be one. A place where we will put aside our differences, lay down
our religions and beliefs. A place where we will share that which is common
to us all, we will share our humanity, our Human BEING. The energies from
these circles will pulsate within the community, channeling loving energy
into the communities where they happen. The circles will make a huge
difference to the people that participate and the surrounding area. Each
person will experience being recharged with positive energy, having
creativelly expressed and shared. Having been moved and inspired in small
ways at each circle, we will then take this energy positivelly into our
communities. At the forefront of these circles will be individuals and
groups, leading the way, guiding by example and experience, teaching without
teaching, holding at the forefront of their minds the Highest Intentions and
the growth of their communities. This is a vision that I give me life too..

This is by no means 'The Answer' we are all seeking, however I believe it is
a part of 'The Answer'.

From 'Let Your Voice be Heard!':
“Taking part in group music making reaffirms and strengthens the bonds
between individuals, and by extension, the bonds to family, community,
country and planet. The process of practising and performing music in an
enviroment which welcomes every individual’s contributions opens the
channels for creative energy to flow freely. As this energy moves it
nurtures, it heals, it uplifts the participants.” Judith Cook Tucker

From 'Drum Circle Consciousness':
"When we are there, thoughts stop. When thoughts stop, time stops and
healing starts. We connect beyond our intellects, in a primal kinesthetic
dance that is expressed using sound, and by doing so we facilitate the
bonding of our spirit connections in the circle.

We cut through all racial, cultural, and gender boundaries, to the core of
who we are as human animals on the planet. That’s why the drum is a tool for
unity. It grounds us to our primal relationship with each other, mother
earth and the natural laws that govern the universe." Arthur Hull

I would like to thank Arthur for being my guide, for opening the doors. For
being a messanger of rhythm and spirit, thank you.

Love and Light and lot's of drumming.

Somesh

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

CONCERT - Ubaka Hill: Des Moines, Iowa

Date: Friday, November 8, 2002
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM GMT

Ubaka Hill, nationally-known drummer, teacher, performer, and
visual artist, will offer Drumsong: Beyond the Edge, a Drumming
Intensive workshop near downtown Des Moines on November 8, 9,
and 10. The workshop is sponsored by Ancient Ways of Des Moines
& Earth Rhythms of Fairfield.

Drumsong: Beyond the Edge is an experiential intensive journey
that explores the impact and relationship of sound frequencies
on our energetic states of well-being and growth.

We will:
* Deepen our awareness and knowledge of the transformative
qualities of intentional drumming and chanting, singing, and
sounding.
* Experience playing in odd-time rhythmic forms.
* Explore deep listening, overtones, harmonics, and un-struct
sound.
* Explore ways to integrate the drum, rattle, and other sounding
forms for transformative healing of one's self, clients, and
community.
* Explore different vibrational healing modalities used through
time.
* Learn ways to raise, hold, and direct sound frequencies to
revitalize and inspire health and balance of one's whole being.
* Explore the principal of vibrational healing, intuitive
drumming/sounding, and the relationship of sound and vibration
to the natural world.

All drums, rattles, singing bowls, instruments, and melodic
instruments are welcome.

SCHEDULE
Friday evening: 7:30-9:30 p.m. concert by Ubaka (If you would
like to attend the concert only, the fee is $20)
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Due to interest sparked by conversation on one of the drumming lines and by my
workshops, my friend Jim Morton, who makes the pullers that I use for tightening
verticals when heading or re-tuning drums, will be making a batch for any of you
who are interested. These are beautifully made and although similar to the basic
design of the "Magic Wand", I like them much better. During an exchange in which
I showed Jim how to head djembes and he showed me how to make Native style
drums-he is Nez Perce Indian and does not like the term "native American- I was
voceriferous about the things I didn't like about the "Magic Wand"-namely the
point to which it comes, which tears up anything with which it is padded and
frequently dents the drum anyway, and the length-a bit too long to fit
comfortably in bags and just long enough to hit me in the teeth if it slips
while I am pulling. Jim's pullers are just a couple of inches shorter and rock
smoothly on a curved base.



The new pullers will have a slight additional modification, an indent or offset
that will permit them to be used to pull the Mali weave (the cross weaving that
further tunes the drum) more by bracing it at the base of the pipe. While it is
entirely possible to pull Mali weave by hand, with a stick or by using a Clam
Cleat or Easy Rig, one gets a smaller, tighter and neater Mali weave
effortlessly using the same puller as that for the verticals.



I will be handling the business part, so those of you who are interested need to
send me your names and addresses and $40 per puller. Shipping is included.
(Contact me offline for my address.) Jim will drop ship the pullers directly to
you-unless you are in the West Virginia area and would like to pick them up and
perhaps visit Gray Bear Lodge and his crafts store when you do so. The cleat on
the puller will handle rope from 1/8" to 1/4" unless you specify otherwise.
There will be an additional charge for cleats for larger diameter rope.
(Personally I do not understand why you would need larger diameter rope.)



Best to all-



Beverly

Due to interest sparked by conversation on one of the drumming lines and by my
workshops, my friend Jim Morton, who makes the pullers that I use for tightening
verticals when heading or re-tuning drums, will be making a batch for any of you
who are interested. These are beautifully made and although similar to the basic
design of the "Magic Wand", I like them much better. During an exchange in which
I showed Jim how to head djembes and he showed me how to make Native style
drums-he is Nez Perce Indian and does not like the term "native American- I was
voceriferous about the things I didn't like about the "Magic Wand"-namely the
point to which it comes, which tears up anything with which it is padded and
frequently dents the drum anyway, and the length-a bit too long to fit
comfortably in bags and just long enough to hit me in the teeth if it slips
while I am pulling. Jim's pullers are just a couple of inches shorter and rock
smoothly on a curved base.



The new pullers will have a slight additional modification, an indent or offset
that will permit them to be used to pull the Mali weave (the cross weaving that
further tunes the drum) more by bracing it at the base of the pipe. While it is
entirely possible to pull Mali weave by hand, with a stick or by using a Clam
Cleat or Easy Rig, one gets a smaller, tighter and neater Mali weave
effortlessly using the same puller as that for the verticals.



I will be handling the business part, so those of you who are interested need to
send me your names and addresses and $40 per puller. Shipping is included.
(Contact me offline for my address.) Jim will drop ship the pullers directly to
you-unless you are in the West Virginia area and would like to pick them up and
perhaps visit Gray Bear Lodge and his crafts store when you do so. The cleat on
the puller will handle rope from 1/8" to 1/4" unless you specify otherwise.
There will be an additional charge for cleats for larger diameter rope.
(Personally I do not understand why you would need larger diameter rope.)



Best to all-



Beverly


Walk in beauty on your path.


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Ballet National du Senegal
Friday, November 1, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
$27.50, $21.50, $15.50 ; ISU students/18 & under: $14.50, $11.50, $8.50

SPECIAL PRE-SHOW PRESENTATION by Robert Baum, Iowa State Professor of Religious
Studies, Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m., Celebrity Cafe, Stephens Auditorium
Supported in part by the Heartland Arts Fund, the National Endowmment for the
Arts and the Iowa Arts Council

Free Demonstration - Open to the public
Friday, November 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. (Approximately one hour long)
196 Forker Building, ISU Campus

A special dance demonstration will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 1 in
Room 196, Forker Building on the ISU Campus. The event is free and the public is
encouraged to attend to learn about this fascinating style of West African folk
dance. Members of the company will perform excerpts of dances, to the
accompaniment of native instruments, including an array of drums. Parking is
available at the Lied Recreation Center or the ISU Memorial Union on campus.

Greetings,
The We Say Love auction is still there and waiting for bids.
  www.stores.ebay.com/store=2892074
All proceeds benefit the Baba Olatunji Healthcare Trust.
There are a lot of items listed right now, including some beautiful silver
jewelry (the photos really do not do them justice) and a certificate to
beautiful Hollyhock Retreat Centre on Cortez Island in British Columbia, among
others.
Please check it out and pass this on to your friends and fellow Baba fans.
Thanks!
We Say Love



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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Pgh, PA Jim Donovan Rhythm and Drumming Workshop

Date: Friday, November 8, 2002
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST (GMT-05:00)

November 8, 2002 Friday
Pgh, PA
Jim's Rhythm & Drumming Workshop
Indian Summer Giftshop
Address 4136 Library Road (Stoner Center) Pittsburgh, PA 15234
7:30-9:30pm
18.00 pay in advance 20.00 at door
(412)561-3223

Greetings friends:

A while back, one of our Djembe-L members had a grave concern regarding the
stability of our elist being hosted at Yahoogroups.com and their ability to
DELETE an email list on a "whim."

So, in the recent weeks, we've been looking at the possibilities of moving our
elist to a more friendly, stable and advertising free email service.

And, we've found it!  Djembe-L will be hosted at Topica.com, and will be
ad-free, will be owned by Drums not guns, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit membership
organization that operates solely on your donations. Topica.com is not a free
service, it costs about $25 - $50 a month to operate.  Please help us out with
your financial support ........ You can send your donation thru www.paypal.com
to this edress: dng@....  We thank everyone who has supported us in the
past.

And, in keeping with our tradition, we, the Mod-Squad, are letting ya'll know. 
We'll be moving your edresses over to the new service in the coming days, and,
you'll be receiving confirmation messages as your edresses get added.
Escribe.com has taken over the archiving of our list for the past two months. 
Our ancient archives, of 12,000+ messages, will be transferred either to our
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Moussa Traore
505 Talbot Ave. #1, Boston, MA  02124
Phone: (617) 970-5587
Email: Moussa@...

URL
Classes: Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 Cambridge, MA
        Saturdays, 3:30 - 5 Cambridge, MA
        Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 Providence, RI
Classes are ongoing & welcome to all-levels. Drop-ins are welcome. $10 per
class.
Contact Moussa for more information.
Country of Origin: Mali, West Africa    Village: Souleye, Macina   Ethnic group:
Bamana
Teaches and plays:  jembe, dundun, kenkeni, shakare, bell
Style: traditional Mande rhythms of Mali
Comments: teaches all levels from beginning to advanced/professional
Apprenticeships in drum-making available
Performances & Workshops offered frequently throughout New England
Recently released CD, "Mali Foli" [WEB]
Moussa Traoré was born and raised in Mali, West Africa.  He has been playing the
jembe for the past twenty-five years.  At the age of 17, Moussa began achieving
great recognition throughout Mali as a gifted musician in the theater, in
traditional ceremonies as well as in the Malian pop music scene.  He has played
with several companies, including the National Ballet of Mali, and until his
recent move to the United States, Moussa was the director and lead jembefola of
Troupe Komi Djossé in Bamako, Mali.   Since 1991, Moussa has played jembe on the
recordings of more Malian pop artists than any other drummer in Mali.  In
addition to his extensive performance and recording career, Moussa has
established himself as an internationally respected teacher of traditional Mande
music.  Moussa currently performs and teaches regularly in Boston, MA.


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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

WORKSHOP - Ubaka Hill: Des Moines, Iowa

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2002
Time: 10:00AM - 9:30PM GMT

Ubaka Hill, nationally-known drummer, teacher, performer, and
visual artist, will offer Drumsong: Beyond the Edge, a Drumming
Intensive workshop near downtown Des Moines on November 8, 9,
and 10.

Drumsong: Beyond the Edge is an experiential intensive journey
that explores the impact and relationship of sound frequencies
on our energetic states of well-being and growth.

We will:
* Deepen our awareness and knowledge of the transformative
qualities of intentional drumming and chanting, singing, and
sounding.
* Experience playing in odd-time rhythmic forms.
* Explore deep listening, overtones, harmonics, and un-struct
sound.
* Explore ways to integrate the drum, rattle, and other sounding
forms for transformative healing of one's self, clients, and
community.
* Explore different vibrational healing modalities used through
time.
* Learn ways to raise, hold, and direct sound frequencies to
revitalize and inspire health and balance of one's whole being.
* Explore the principal of vibrational healing, intuitive
drumming/sounding, and the relationship of sound and vibration
to the natural world.

All drums, rattles, singing bowls, instruments, and melodic
instruments are welcome.

SCHEDULE
Friday evening: 7:30-9:30 p.m. concert by Ubaka (If you would
like to attend the concert only, the fee is $20)
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

REGISTRATION
To register, contact:
Ancient Ways
1700 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-280-3375
AncientWaysDSM@...

LOCATION:
Ancient Ways, 1700 Woodland Ave (in the Sherman Hill Historical
District), Des Moines, Iowa

DIRECTIONS:
From I-235, take MLK Blvd Exit. Go south. Take left on Woodland
Ave. Store is on the corner of Woodland and 17th St. Note: Major
construction in the area. Detours are possible.

FEES: Fee: $165 ($135 if paid by October 1)

PAYMENT:
VISA and MasterCard accepted.
CONTACT:
For more information, contact Jo Von Stein, 515-280-3375

I have always given praise to Happy for the work he has done and now i am
sending  a check for 100.00 to help the list keep going. I challenge
everybody out there to do their part and send whatever you can., be it only
5 o r 10 dollars do send it. Dont say it sounds like a good idea and put it
off, be like Nike and just do it
happy drumming to all
shorty
www.goatskins.com


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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Long Island, NY Nassau/Queens Drum & Dance

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2002
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)

11/2/02  7PM  BIGFRILLS FIRST SATURDAY
			 "The Higher Minds Dancers" featuring "Nu'ance"

     The Higher Minds Dancers give expression to the metaphysical
world through past-life experiences, the power of angels, signs
from loved ones on the otherside, personal human development and
spiritual empowerment. The passionate spirits of these artists
bring a sense of peace to those who believe.These kindred
spirits; have
reestablished contact in this realm; to share their experiences
and DANCE AGAIN!!!

Nassau/Queens Drum & Dance
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
200 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, NY

Jam starts at 7 PM
Show starts between 8 & 8:30
Jam resumes after show  $15-

Rip at ripnqdd@...  718-634-2685     WWW.LOUDJOY.COM/NQDRUM
Please bring extra drums to share.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Pgh, PA Jim Donovan Rhythm and Drumming Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2002
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST (GMT-05:00)

November 9, 2002 Saturday
Coraopolis, PA
Jim's Rhythm & Drumming Workshop
Three Rivers Yoga Institute
411 Mill Street PO Box 282
Coraopolis, PA 15108-0282
7:30-9:30pm
$18.00 pay in advance 20.00 at door
412.262.5445

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

San Antonio, TX USA: Mondays: Brazilian Percussion Classes

Date: Monday, October 28, 2002
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)

Brazilian Percussion Classes
Taught By Jorge Alabe-Brazilian Master Drummer

Afro-Brazilian Rhythms
Mondays 7:30pm -9:30pm
Students should bring a conga or atabaque, a bell and a pair of
sticks

Cost
$12 - individual Class
$40 - 4 class card
$65- 8 class card

Cards may be used for either Monday or Friday classes
  begin Friday October 11th 2002

All classes will be taught at the Carver School for Visual and
performing
Arts  1630 East Houston ( corner of North Olive)

Jorge Alabe is a renowned master drummer of the escolas de samba
( samba
school) of Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Denton, TX USA: Beginning West African Dance

Date: Monday, October 28, 2002
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)

Beginning West African Dance classes Monday nights 7:30 @ Green
Space Arts
Collective 529 Malone St. Denton Tx.  $10 per class or 6 classes
for $50

Jilie Dosso & Lee Anne Todd will be teaching the classes with
Live Drumming
lead by Greg Beck

Open Drum & Dance Jam @ 9:00pm following dance class
940-891-1473 for more info

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

WORKSHOP - Ubaka Hill: Des Moines, Iowa

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2002
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM GMT

Ubaka Hill, nationally-known drummer, teacher, performer, and
visual artist, will offer Drumsong: Beyond the Edge, a Drumming
Intensive workshop near downtown Des Moines on November 8, 9,
and 10.

Drumsong: Beyond the Edge is an experiential intensive journey
that explores the impact and relationship of sound frequencies
on our energetic states of well-being and growth.

We will:
* Deepen our awareness and knowledge of the transformative
qualities of intentional drumming and chanting, singing, and
sounding.
* Experience playing in odd-time rhythmic forms.
* Explore deep listening, overtones, harmonics, and un-struct
sound.
* Explore ways to integrate the drum, rattle, and other sounding
forms for transformative healing of one's self, clients, and
community.
* Explore different vibrational healing modalities used through
time.
* Learn ways to raise, hold, and direct sound frequencies to
revitalize and inspire health and balance of one's whole being.
* Explore the principal of vibrational healing, intuitive
drumming/sounding, and the relationship of sound and vibration
to the natural world.

All drums, rattles, singing bowls, instruments, and melodic
instruments are welcome.

SCHEDULE
Friday evening: 7:30-9:30 p.m. concert by Ubaka (If you would
like to attend the concert only, the fee is $20)
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

REGISTRATION
To register, contact:
Ancient Ways
1700 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-280-3375
AncientWaysDSM@...

LOCATION:
Ancient Ways, 1700 Woodland Ave (in the Sherman Hill Historical
District), Des Moines, Iowa

DIRECTIONS:
From I-235, take MLK Blvd Exit. Go south. Take left on Woodland
Ave. Store is on the corner of Woodland and 17th St. Note: Major
construction in the area. Detours are possible.

FEES: Fee: $165 ($135 if paid by October 1)

PAYMENT:
VISA and MasterCard accepted.
CONTACT:
For more information, contact Jo Von Stein, 515-280-3375

Drumjam are delighted to present

DRUM FOR FUN!
Drumming & Percussion Circle

with
SOMESH  DE  SWARDT

Thursday 31st October
7.00pm – 9.00pm

Absolute Beginners & All Age Groups
are totally welcome!!

BOOK YOUR PLACE & DRUM BY CALLING 07930386436

The OX Market, Chichester Centre of Arts
St Andrews Court (Off East Str), Chichester, PO19 1YH, Tel: 01243 779 103
(Next to Little London Car Park)

Cost £5


www.drumjam.co.uk

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West African Drum and Dance workshop:
Saturday, November 23, 1 to 4:30 pm
Ventura, CA
-------------------

Master Drummer M. Lamine "Dibo" Camara
M. Lamine "Dibo" Camara, nicknamed "Rhythm Devil" for his
incredible speed, technique, and phrasing, is a master
djembe soloist from the Republic of Guinea, West Africa.

Dance Instructor Rocky Camara
Rocky has performed with Dibo's group Fore-Fote and taught dance in the
Valley for the past several years. She has studied with premier dancers
such as Yamoussa Soumah, Sekuba Camara, Kemokko Sano in Scandanavia and taken
repeated trips to Guinea.

Livery Theater, 34 N. Palm St. in Ventura (at Main)
Drum class (all levels) 1 to 2:30
Dance class (all levels) 3 to 4:30

$15/class or $25 for both classes.

For more info: 805/898-1771 or 805/653-6775
(Please let us know if you need a drum)

From the north, take 101S, Main St. exit. Turn right onto Main, go down
several blocks, turn left on Palm. Parking is on the street or in the lot
across from the theater.

From the south, take 101N, California St. exit in Ventura. Go down
California, turn left on Main. After several blocks turn right on Palm.

Diamano Coura West African Dance Company
Presents it's annual repertory show....

"DIAMONO"
An illustration of our
HERITAGE & ROOTS

Saturday, November 30th, 2002 8PM
Sunday, December 1st, 2002 3PM

Alice Arts Center Theater
1428 Alice Street
Oakland, CA 94612

Ticket Prices:
$18.00 Adults    $20.00 at door
$12.00 Students  $15.00 at door
$10.00 Children & Seniors
Children 2 and under free

This is a must see event showcasing dynamic works by the Bay Areas
most accomplished West African Dance Company. It will feature dances
from Mali, Senegal, and the various ethnic groups of Liberia.

Tickets Available at:
Marcus Bookstore 3900 MLK, Oakland
Africa By The Bay 3303 Lakeshore, Oakland
For more information contact Diamano Coura:
ph (510) 278-2681 fx (510) 276-1003 email DiamanoC@...

Are there any movies about djembes? I'm looking for some titles...

Greetings friends of Babatunde Olatunji:

I just heard that our dear friend, and mentor, Baba Olatunji, recently had
successful heart bypass surgery (last week) and is recovering well at a
convalescent facility in Monterrey, CA, for a week or so, then back to Esalen,
where he is an artist in residence.

Please, folks, when you drum this week, send prayers of love & healing energy to
our friend, Babatunde Olatunji.

peace and love,
HappyShel



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Hello ListFolk!!

I got the message below from a drum friend in Illinois, who needs some help
and/or advice about non-profit drumming with children and adolescents with
disabilities - I know some of you good folks will be able to help him.  Please
email him and copy the list, so that we might all be able to understand more
about everything.

Thanks in advance!!

Taylor
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From: Scott Iseminger
To: Taylor@...
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 5:55 AM
Subject: please advise


Dear Taylor,
I teach music at Krejci Academy in Naperville, a private non-profit school for
children and adolescents with disabilities. We serve children with mental
illness, autism, behavior problems, ADHD, etc.
I have this wonderful percussion group at my school--the kids are terrific. 
Right now we're using buckets for drums, since I have no budget.
I'm trying to raise money to buy good quality drums--tubanos, congas, talking
drums, shakeres, etc.  A lot of my curriculum is world drumming.
Can you help?  Not with a donation, but advice?  I get my instruments through
WEST MUSIC in IA.  Do you know anywhere with good prices?
Do you know of any foundations for grants?
Do you know of any drummers who would donate gently used instruments?
Do you know anybody who would like to donate to children-at-risk, children with
disabilities?
Steven Quinn gave me your name, speaks quite highly of you.

Cordially,
Scott Houlne Iseminger
W:  630.355.6870
H:   630.801.9584 (Before 9 pm)
Siseminger@...


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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Long Island, NY Nassau/Queens Drum & Dance

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2002
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)

11/2/02  7PM  BIGFRILLS FIRST SATURDAY
			 "The Higher Minds Dancers" featuring "Nu'ance"

     The Higher Minds Dancers give expression to the metaphysical
world through past-life experiences, the power of angels, signs
from loved ones on the otherside, personal human development and
spiritual empowerment. The passionate spirits of these artists
bring a sense of peace to those who believe.These kindred
spirits; have
reestablished contact in this realm; to share their experiences
and DANCE AGAIN!!!

Nassau/Queens Drum & Dance
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
200 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, NY

Jam starts at 7 PM
Show starts between 8 & 8:30
Jam resumes after show  $15-

Rip at ripnqdd@...  718-634-2685     WWW.LOUDJOY.COM/NQDRUM
Please bring extra drums to share.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

San Antonio, TX USA: Fridays: Brazilian Percussion Classes

Date: Friday, November 1, 2002
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)

Brazilian Percussion Classes
Taught By Jorge Alabe-Brazilian Master Drummer


Samba
Fridays 6:30pm -8pm
Students should bring samba instruments: surdo,caixa,
repenique,ganza, agoago,tamborim and associated mallets or
sticks
Cost
$12 - individual Class
$40 - 4 class card
$65- 8 class card

Cards may be used for either Monday or Friday classes
  begin Friday October 11th 2002

All classes will be taught at the Carver School for Visual and
performing
Arts  1630 East Houston ( corner of North Olive)

Jorge Alabe is a renowned master drummer of the escolas de samba
( samba
school) of Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.

Nov 2 African Flavor. Article and information at the following link:

http://DesMoinesRegister.com/entertainment/stories/c2121111/19596701.html

Bob Miller

Please welcome following West African Drum & dance Teachers:

USA

Bellingham, WA

Kirsten Jensen
255 N. Forest #411
Bellingham, WA  98225
PHONE: 206-261-2982
EMAIL contact: kirsjensen@...
URL: www.wwu.edu/~marshak
Class Schedule, Location & Fees: Wednesday evenings, 6pm, Western Washington
Campus, $12
Teachers Country of Origin and Village: USA
STYLE OF DRUM: Djembe
Description of Drum Classes: Beginning and Intermediate Djembe
Resumé of teacher: see www.wwu.edu/~marshak3

FLORIDA

Blackwater Drumming
Michael Kinser
209 Fairpoint Dr
Gulf Breeze, Florida/32561
h. 850-916-2197
c. 252-422-2503
EMAIL -Michael@...
Classes meet Tuesday nights. $15 per 1 hour lesson- $75 for course
STYLE OF DRUM: World Beat Fusion

Description of Drum Classes:

Djembe I- basic playing technique, history, basic drum care, timing, and
listening are emphasized. Creativity Diversity and Unity are the foundation of
Classes
Djembe II- we concentrate on more complex polyrhythms, Music Theory,
Improvisation, and call and response within rhythms.

Each class is 6 weeks long.

Drumming Making- Make your own Djembe or Ashiko- 1 day workshop prices varies.

Resumé of teacher: Lead drummer for the Blackwater Tribe of Pensacola, FL ,
Artist in residence with Northwest Florida Ballet, Executive Director of the
Evolution Experimental Art Project.


PORTUGAL
Conny Kadia
  TamTam Mandingue Tábua.
  Quinta Mondega
  Póvoa de Midoes
  P-3420-201 Tábua
  Portugal
  Phone: +351 235 464141
  email: mondega@...
  homepage: www.conny-kadia.cjb.net
  She gives courses and international summer workshops in Portugal and in
  Marburg, Germany. For details see also www.lapercussion.cjb.net

GERMANY
Hessen
Kristin Glissmann
  Ketzerbach 8, 35094 Lahntal-Sterzhausen
  Phone: +49 (0) 6420 838132
  e-mail: kristin_lapercussion@...
  homepage: www.lapercussion.cjb.net
  Style of drumming: Djembé, Doundoun, esp. malinke,
  Classes: workshops and weekly courses on 5 levels from beginners to advanced
  plus a semi-professional class with Billy Konaté and Conny Kadia Eckert
  Comments: taught by Conny Kadia Eckert, Mamady Keita, Billy Nankouma Konaté,
  repairing of djembés, organization of workshops with Mamady Keita, Conny
  Kadia Eckert, Billy Nankouma Konaté


West African Dance Class,
USA

Mondays, Santa Rosa, CA
www.drums.org/djembefaq/CA_wa_dance.htm

On Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at 09:01  PM, eave20022002 wrote:

> Are there any movies about djembes? I'm looking for some titles...
>

Try 'Djembefola' starring Mamdady Keita

Another is 'Mandiani: Drum and Dance' by Paul Sunkett.

These are both documentary style videos.

Cheerz,
Lynzz

[Mod's Note: Available from your Djembe-L FAQ Video Store
http://www.drums.org/djembefaq/FAQStore_video.htm ]

.......... and they are having a "Going Out of Business" sale ........... on all
drums, percussion, and assorted party favors.

peace,
HappyShel

African Drum Workshop with Mousa Camara
Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th November


Situated in beautiful 3 acre Country retreat in Surrey. For details
email Mark at PipGoodwin@...