Hello Everyone, We are proud to announce the addition of Robert Cantrell as our new Director of World Percussion studies here at Progressive Percussion Drum...
From Stu: Greetings It's cheap, easy as heck to make, very powerful, very light in weight, versatile.. http://rhythmweb.com/homemade/djunbasket.htm This is...
This just came in from the djembe-l list serve: Roots Jam 2--new book for all levels of djembe and junjun players. 125 traditional ensemble rhythms, plus...
Sunday, December 1st, Jubal Creech, a local hand drum instructor, will be performing with Exploris Museum's Holiday Performance Series. Add your voice and...
This just in from River Rhythms: West African Drum and Dance Classes Commmunity Drum and Dance classes, every Friday night, starting November 15th, until...
There is a new cd available documenting traditional djembe rhythms by master drummer Abdouli Diakite. All proceeds from this cd are going to fund the new...
For FREE world percussion tunes, log on to MP3.com and check out some of the following groups. You'll need an MP3 player such as "RealOne Player" that handles...
Hi Everyone - After all the soliciting, many of the club drums we received as donations were duplicates. In an effort to fill out our sound and add a little...
WOW!!!! I cruised in late, but the performance was awesome! Director Bradley Simmons is a commanding presence on the stage. He showcased various ensembles...
Glen Velez has spent years as a performing and recording artists with Steve Reich (1973-1988) and Paul Winter (1983-1998). In addition, he has performed with...
If you've been around drum circles a while, you're sure to have heard of Paulo Mattioli. He's a CA based drummer who hosts holistic retreats and who performs...
Just got back from the Paul Winter Consort concert at ECU on Friday. The quintet featured Paul Winter on soprano sax, Eugene Friesen on cello, Paul Sullivan on...
Hi Everyone - I was lucky enough to be able to attend the drum circle at Holoquest in Durham facilitated by Cathy Kielar and "D" Frazier. The event was unique...
Eclectic is a VERY good description! I actually considered "Raleigh Rhythms" but it was too much a play on Durham's "RiverRhytms". I also thought about "Gun...
Hi Everyone - Robert Shi of DrumLab has offerred us a chance to work with one of his hand drum instructors, Andrew Munger. Andrew plays in the Raleigh and...
I finally got the word from the dean at the Design School. The pit is a no-go. They feel we would be too disruptive for the studios and would not therefore...
"D" Frazier, Samba-man from this past Monday's drum circle, is seeking drummers to accompany NCSU's DanceVisions dance troupe at their Fall concert to be held...
Hi Everyone - This just in from Latin Percussion: Not one but TWO LP Jammers series "Jambes" !!!! These are in the dark brown finish. The drums produce a...
Hi Guys - I just came from Guitar Center where Brett Arney, the General Manager, was super-generous and donated a bunch of gear for club use. We now have a...
Hi Everyone! Thanks to all who made it last night! Many thanks to Cathy Kielar of Music Explorium for volunteering as our Guest Facilitator. We had four new...
Hi Everyone! Guess What??? We just received a shipment from Toca Percussion, a Division of Kaman Music. They've donated a 12" Players series djembe, a 10"...
Hi Everyone - The World Percussion Club (geez, we've gotta come up with a catchy name!) will meet this coming Monday from 6:30 - 8pm at Bragaw Hall on NCSU's...
The first meeting was a "resounding" (pun intended) success! Eight of us gathered at the Vineyard Cafe, learned a little about each other, and decided our...
Hi Everyone - We had a great 2nd-ever session last night at Bragaw Hall with 10 people in attendance. It was great to try out the new gear donated by Guitar...
Hi Folks! The next session will be on Monday, September 30th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bragaw Hall Activity Room on NCSU's campus. Please share the flyer...
Hi folks! Please take a moment to complete the attached (now in the files section) Time & Talent Sheet for the drum club, particularly if you aren't going to...
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the new World Percussion Club news group. I've posted the previously sent messages to those of you who were signed up from the get-go....
