Mabiba Baegne, originally from the Republic of Congo, has been a dance and drum teacher for more than 30 years all over the United States. She is now sharing her experience with the East Side ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - ZIZAZI, born from Angela Gibson’s collaboration with Tremontenia, also known as Queen T Morgan, it’s a vibrant symbol of unity in the African drum and dance scene. With ...

Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...

Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...

Tap dance is as much a part of Americana as blue jeans, barbecue or the Statue of Liberty. While not as popular today as it was during its “Golden Age” from 1920 to 1940, the American art form has ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The International African American Museum (IAAM) is hosting a West African drumming experience as part of its summer Keys and Conversation program. The Amen-Ra Drummers will ...