Miami drums

Elich Garcia and Antonio just arrived from Spain and they have set up a class schedule at Silva’s Studio.
[5533 Lagorce Dr Miami beach, FL] Starting this Saturday from 11 to 1, they will cover a variety of African rhythm as well as some latin music.
I’m going to go this weekend to check it out. Class cost $10.

Delou continues with ther ongoing class as the LITTLE HAITI CULTURAL CENTER [212 – 260 NE 59 TERRACE MIAMI FL 33137]
Balafon class (please give 24 hour notice if attending) instructed by Ibrahima Dioubate/Guinea -1:00pm-2:00pm – class cost $25.00
Djembe/djun-djun/percussion instruted by special guest Mohamed Camara/Guinea – 2:00pm-3:00pm – class cost $10.00
Dance class instructed by delou africa – 3:00pm-4:30pm -(minimum fee $5.00)

See you there!

Relay for Life Saturday 1PM open drum circle at Baptist Hosp on Kendall
Broward Drum CircleSaturday 2:30PM at Fern Forest Park in Coconut Creek
Sunday Drum Service 10AM at AD Barnes Park in Miami – 3401 SW 72 Avenue – northeast corner of Bird Rd and 72 Ave
Virginia Key Drum Circle 2PM (or maybe 3PM) at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park on Virginia Key – Show your drum at the gate!!

Hope to see you there, and enjoy this wonderful SF weather !

Photo by Carmen Cecilia Richards

Sophia invites everyone to:
Last Quarter Moon Drum Circle – Sunday March 7, 2010 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Lauderdale – 3970 NW 21st Ave. Oakland Park, Fl 33309 954-484-6734.Rain or Shine there will be a Drum Circle The fire tender will build an awesome fire in the fire pit in the back yard. Bring your own seating.
Bring your Drums, or any Percussion/Musical instrument (bucket, can, wooden spoons whatever you have).
BYO snacks and drinks of your choice. Bathrooms are available inside the Church. If there is rain we will be drumming inside the Sanctuary. Sorry… no fire inside the Sanctuary

Sunday drum church would hold another rhythmic session:
Sunday Drum Service, March 7, 2010 – 10:00am – 12:00pm – AD Barnes Park – clearing near Nature Center (or fallback location – below) – 3401 SW 72 Avenue – northeast corner of Bird Rd and 72 Ave Miami, Fl.

Both places have limited seating, so you may want to bring your own.

FLASH UPDATE:New Workshop address and time – Sunday 10:00am at 4427 SW 16 Street Miami, fl.

That’s right, and that’s why we’re having another exclusive class this Sunday 28th at 11:30. Matthew extended his stay enough to accommodate another class next Sunday morning. Class would be held at Silva’s studio at 5533 La Gorce Dr. Miami Beach, FL . Class cost $15

Full moon drum circle, this Sunday February 28th on the silky smooth beaches of Miami beach, South Florida.

[ Get Fired up on class, and then get it all out at night ]

And last but not least, Bagua drum circle this Friday 26 of February at 9 PM. 4736 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL. Come and join on. We’ll drum on the back garden.

Finally we have all setup for Matthew’s Workshop. A big thanks goes to Joe Teskie, Gene Shapiro, Silva and Mark Richards for making this a reality.
Write down on you calendar, Sunday 21st at 11:30 AM Will have a one of a kind workshop with Matthew Hill who is traveling from New York for the class. If you don’t Matthew’s inspiring musical work, take a look at the video posted on miamidrums two years ago here:
Matthew Hill Delou musical director Video
The workshop would go over some basic and not so basic rhythm of West African music. Bring your drum and your chair. Workshop would be 1:30 Hs long and is hosted on Silva’s studios:
5533 La Gorce Dr. Miami Beach, FL. Workshop cost is $15 and I can guaranteed you it’s all well invested if you’re trying to improve your playing.
Would love to see you there!

This Sunday, February 7, 2010 – 11:00am – 1:00pm at A.D.Barnes Park – camping area near the Nature Center: 3401 SW 72 Avenue Miami, FL. Bring your drum and chairs as well as your Sunday’s best for some drum circle outdoors.
Also,
Stay Tune for Matthew Hill’s workshop. Sunday 21st, February morning. Time to be established at Miami beach studio. There’s going to be two workshops, beginners and not so beginners. One class would be immediately after the other and everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your drum. Class cost is $15.
Take advantage of this class, Matthew is an excellent teacher and musician.
Check out the video I did with him while he was still in South Florida, before going back to Africa and moving to NY.

Drum circle at Unity on the Bay:
Saturday 30, 2010 from 7 to 9 Pm. 411 NE 21. Miami, FL Led by Carlos Planas.
Full moon drum circle:
Saturday 30, 2010 – Go to the Full moon drum circle page for more info.

Last but not least, Matthew Hill is visiting South Florida once again and we’re planning to do a small workshop around the Miami Beach area. Details will follow, so stay tune.

Check out a little dark video recorded last Friday drum circle at Bagua:

Bagua Drum circle – January 22nd 2010 from Diego Waisman on Vimeo.

I hope you had a wonderful beginning of 2010, and with it, also our new chili temperature.
this Friday at LE Cafe Mimo:
Friday’s Rhythmic Values of the Soul Drum Circle – Friday 8th of January, at 9PM – Le Cafe 7295 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL. We will have the fire pits in the parking lot, so please do not park in the area marked off for the drum circle. Le Cafe has a full menu for those who would like to come for dinner before the drum circle.

Hollywood Drum Circle/Picnic Sunday January 10, 2010 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Holland Park – Main Level of Waterfront Tower 801 Johnson Street – Hollywood, FL 33019 Phone: 954-889-8615

See calendar for more events! and stay warm!

Hello,
I’m happy to announce a new event calendar at the blog. No more browsing around for the latest events around town!
http://www.miamidrums.com/drum-circle-and-drum-event-calendar/

This weekend Hollywood drum circle – check event page for info

Delou drum classes at FIU

Broward drum circle this Saturday and the upcoming Monthly Last Quarter Moon Drum Circle with Fire to Celebrate Last Quarter Moon. — Dec 7
Keep up the drums laud and strong!

Mad Hatter Sidewalk Drum Circle, Saturday, November 14, 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Grand Ave across from The Mayfair in Coconut Grove
2982 Grand Ave (on the sidewalk in that general area) Coconut Grove,
Bring yourself, bring your drum, Bring your dancing feet! Come and lay your rhythms down, ‘Cause we’re taking it to the street!

Seating and shelter are provided by the Mad Hatter Art Festival.
This is an Open Drum Circle – drums, flutes, zils and hoops are welcome.
Also this weekend, Delou African Ensemble continues classes at FIU campus and like every weekend Broward drum circle.