Miami drums

Master Drummer & Musician Aboubacar Sylla‘s class, Formerly with Les Ballet Africains, this Friday May 27, 2011 at The Little Haiti Cultural Center. 212 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137 – 7:30pm-9:00pm – $15.00
Limited Djembes and Djuns available for rental (Please call 305-978-3866 to reserve) Learn Rhythm Technique & Execution. All Levels are Welcome.

Aboubacar Sylla grew up in a Griot (oral historian) musical family and all their family members are musicians and singers. Abou has been playing from a very young age. He is a master drummer of many styles including Djembe, Djun-Djun, Krin (slit log drum), Bote, and many others as well as mastering the Balafon (West African xylophone) that includes a vast knowledge of the cultural, sociological and physical history of West Africa. He is a very accomplished musician and performer, just having finished a 5 year tour with Les Ballets Africains the premier West African ballet from Guinea. Abou resides in Austin Texas where he perfects his art form by teaching, performing and giving back to his community.

more info at Delou’s new website