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:: Brazilian Batucada/Samba Drumming Course :: Kelowna :: Starts April 3
- Learn to play Brazilian rhythms like Samba, Batucada, Maracatu, and other exciting Brazilian rhythms in a fun and exciting class.
- Most of the Brazilian instruments will be provided for you to join the party, or you're welcome to bring your own percussion instrument if desired!
- Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna
- This course is an excellent opportunity for those interested in becoming more familiar with the Brazilian roots and also to improve musical expression through percussion techniques. The instructor, Miriam Cunha, is a Brazilian former Carnival parade sambista from Rio de Janeiro
- Mondays: 7-8 pm
- Two sessions: Sept 13-27 (3 classes for $30) or Oct 25 - Nov 22 (5 classes for $50)
- Taught by Yonisha, a Brazilian and former Carnival parade sambista in Rio de Janeiro.
- More information, contact the instructor Miriam Cunha at 250-448-5523 or 250-859-2152, or email
- facebook: Event Page | Samba Tribe
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:: Trinity Drums :: Drum Circle with Ann Dorval :: Vernon
- Ann Dorval welcomes all levels to join this drop-in drum circle. She believes anyone can play the drum, no matter what their background is!
- 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
!!Trinity Drums resumes September 18, 2010 !!
- Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon
- donations welcome
- for more information please call Ann Dorval 250.549.5048 or
for more info.
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:: Djembe Django :: Kamloops
- RAVEN - Teacher and facilitator with Djembe Django, UJAMMA and “YOUNG DRUM” . Raven’s quest is to introduce people to drumming, to uplift spirits, invigorate the body and mind and have people “djembe django” together.
- Djembe Django - MONDAYS 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (at Raven's place in Aberdeen area of Kamloops) Please contact Raven to attend as space is limited.
- UJAMMA - Kamloops Community Drum Circle, join the DJDJ Kamloops Drum Connection at
to find out about summer drum circle times, workshops, and performances. All welcome, it's a fun and creative atmosphere! You'll need a drum stool and a drum, or talk to Raven about drum use ahead of time.
- For more info, phone: 250.828.2953 or 250.318.0963, or email:
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:: Trevor Salloum :: Fall Drumming Classes :: Kelowna
- AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING
- Tuesdays Sept 21 - Dec 7, 7-8 pm
- Learn basic Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and popular Latin rhythms. Conga drums provided, No experience required.
- Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
- Cost: $150, or $15 drop-in
Lessons available for private or groups. Drums: Conga, Djembe, Drum set, Doumbek, Dumbek, Darbuka, Tabla. Styles: African, Brazilian, Cuban, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern. Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, RnB.
For more info contact Trevor at 250-763-3951 or see www.trevorsalloum.com
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:: Bobby Bovenzi :: African Drum & Dance Classes :: Penticton & Vernon
Penticton Sessions: at mBody Living Arts Centre, 125 Eckhardt Avenue E.
- Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm :: Beginner African Drumming - continuing throughout the spring
- This session is designed either for someone who has never played the drum or for someone who has played a bit but enjoys a class focused on developing a closer relationship with rhythm. We will play both hand and stick drums, as well as learning double bell and shakere Price: $15 drop-in.
- Thursday 7:30-9:30 :: Intermediate African Drumming - continuing throughout the spring
- African & Hip Hop Drumming & Song (All levels) 7:30-9:30 pm: Intermediate/Advanced West African and Hip Hop Drumming and Song- Enjoy learning intricate breaks, solo patterns and arrangements from both traditional sources and from Bobby’s original repertoire. Price: $15 drop-in.
All classes taught by Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama.
for more info.
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:: Djembe Jam :: Vernon :: 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month
- Robin Ritchie and other members of Harambee, West African Drum & Dance troupe, will be hosting a Djembe Jam Session.
- Come and play your drum, dance and sing and just have fun in a very warm, casual atmosphere. The Djembe Jam is facilitated by Robin Ritchie
- Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm on the second and fourth Saturday of each month
- New location: Yoga Matters, 4114 25th Ave [Map]
- Drop in fee: $5.00. For info contact Robin Ritchie 250-545-9121. Email
- Download the printable poster
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:: Shuswap Drum Jam :: Canoe
- Shuswap Drum Jam is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Where: Canoe Church, 6935 50th St NE across from Canoe Creek Estates.
- Drop in fee of $6.00. All drums, voices, shakers, rhythms are welcome.
- Time: 6-8 pm
- for more info, email
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:: Penticton Drum Circle :: Sundays 2-4 pm
- Join the circle - learn new drum vocabulary, enjoy the spontaneity of music made on the spot and feel the pleasure of African rhythms. Everyone welcome - beginners too!
- Location: Willow Grove, the stand of trees between Penticton Skate Park and the rose garden parking lot. [MAP]
- free!
- Note: in case of inclement weather the drum circle will be cancelled
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:: Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles with Jim Copeman :: Kelowna
- Jim Copeman hosts a community drum circle every other Wednesday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
- Jim Copeman of Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles facilitates community drum circles in Kelowna and the Okanagan area.
- Time: 7-9pm Drop-in fee: $5
- Please contact Jim for more info at 250.763.1017 or
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