Harambee, formerly the Alive Tribe, was formed in Vernon in the fall of 2006 when Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama began his rehearsals with us. We first performed at the Kelowna Life and Arts Festival, then Komasket Music Festival, and the Vernon Farmers Market.

We now offer instruction in African drumming and dancing giving students the option to perform with the troupe although this is not a requirement to attend. While Bobby is our main source of inspiration and primary instuctor we have had other guest teachers such as Darren James and Devaki Thomas in the past and will continue to have other guest teachers in the future.

See photos of Harambee concerts and performances in Photos section!

• For information on Harambee's 2009 activities, please contact Robin Ritchie (contact info below).
• Dates: Workshops are held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month under the instruction of Bobby Bovenzi.
• Times: More details on the Events Page (see 'Bobby Bovenzi, Vernon Session').
• Location: Inner Light Yoga Studio in Vernon at 2807 44th Ave.

Contact

For information call Robin Ritchie at 250-545-9121 or

Also see the Harambee poster, or download it in PDF format.

Associations: We are associated with the Trinity Drum Circle facilitated by Ann Dorval which offers free classes on the first and third Saturday of each month at the Trinity United Church in Vernon at 3300 Alexis Park Drive. Drum circle runs from 9:30-11:00. If you have never drummed before this is a great place to start.

Sponsors: We are sponsored in part by www.AbsolutleyPure.ca offering sales and service in water and air purifying equipment with locations throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap from Salmon Arm to Penticton.