Miami drums

Matthew Hill is the musical director of Delou african ensemble. Delou was created by Njeri Plato-Dioubate in 1987. One of its main objectives was to portrait and preserver African culture and music, traditional and contemporary in this side of the Atlantic.

Matthew took some time after extensive playing that afternoon to do this interview. He talks about his musical background, some of his colleagues and teachers, performing as a djembe player as well as his experience in Africa.
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If you’re interested to know more about Delou, check their website or attend any of their classes at FIU Biscayne campus Sunday’s afternoon.
[Balpahon, drums and dance classes are announced at miamidrums.com as well as at www.delouafrica.com]

Marvina writes:
4 of JULY DRUM-CIRCLE 8:30pm till… 600-88 St. Miami Beach FL, 33154 – LET’S CEREBRATE OUR INDEPENDENT JOY TO BE ALIVE! @ MARIVANA’S HOUSE (italian singer & composer – www.marivana.com)FOOD, DRINKS & GOOD FRIENDS

Directions:
Reach 88st and Collins Ave (Miami Beach) turn WEST, go up 3 streets till Carlyle Ave make a LEFT
it’s the only house on de right side of the dead end on the bay bring your drum or hand instrument
flamenco and belly dancers WELCOME !!!

All Are Welcome Please Just Bring Something to Share

Hollywood Drum Circle / BBQ – Date: Friday July 4th, 2008 – Time: 3:00 pm – ? Location: Holland Park in Hollywood – Street: 801 Johnson Street – City State Zip: Hollywood, FL 33019 – Phone: 954-889-8615 – Notes: Good people, good vibes, good food, AWESOME beats!! @ Holland Park, Main Level of Waterfront Tower 801 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33019

The Garden of Eatin’ @ 136 NW 62 St in Miami, a vegetarian restaurant, is holding a Music Festival this Saturday (7/5). 4-6PM – various artists (Sean Dibble maybe, and who knows who else – there are some great performers in this neighborhood) at 6PM, Melting Pot, followed by Mantra, followed by Dragon – at 8:30 Open Drum Circle – BRING YOUR DRUM! Come early and grab a bite before the drum circle. This community is one of Miami’s treasures. for info: Mrs Brown 305-754-8050

And also this weekend, Sunday at 2 Pm Delou African ensemble host a special drum workshop at FIU North Campus. Workshop is $12.

It’s that time of the month where the moon is high and bright:
Full Moon Drum Circle on Pompano Beach Wednesday June 18, 2008 – 8:00 pm – 1:00 am – Pompano Beach 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, Fl – Two blocks north of Atlantic Blvd North side of Pompano Beach Pier – Walk the path to the beach on the north side of the Pier. Drums and other Instruments are allowed – No Alcohol – No Drugs – No Fire
Debe – debe24@aol.com 954-292-1581 – 954-292-1581

Today Tuesday 17th the Downtown Broward drum circle:
Fort Lauderdale Down Town Broward Drum Circle – Rain or Shine The frist will be June 17, 2008 – 8 PM – 10 PM Every Tuesday 327 SW 2nd Street (SW 2nd Street – between 3- 4th Avenue Down Town Fort Lauderdale) Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Adam – 754-234-0902 MEZSPAZ@AOL.COM

Mark Richards reminds us, gently souls of Dade county:

Some drummers may be getting together for Full Moon Eve and/or Full Moon Night on the beach at 75th street & Collins. This is not an organized event, so there are no guarantees. All I can say is that if I could get off work tonight, the beach at 75th & Collins is where I would be with my drum.

and last but not least, June 21st:
Every Last Saturday of the month Starting June 21st from 7PM till 1AM at Tobacco Road 626 south miami ave.Downtown Miami Join this band of gypsies and bring out your tambourines, djembes,
doumbeks, didgeridoos and whatever else you got for this Multicultural fusion of art, music and dance.

The Gypsy Village is a group of mystical vendors and artists who Together create a world tribe ambience which makes for a dynamic night of culture, spirituality and oneness.
This event is free before 9pm and has a $5.00 cover charge afterwards.

Miami People have the Oak Grove Park drum circle on Sunday at 4 Pm. That’s 690 NE 159 Street Miami, Fl. Bring your drum, bring your chair. Mark Richards defines it as “… a young circle with a distinctly Haitian flavor. Come ready to pick up some sweet island grooves.”

Then you have the Broward drum circle – 4:PM Saturday 14th at the Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek, Florida Contact info at 954 984 4183. This event is waterproof, so you can go if it’s raining ! 😛 201 Lyons Road Coconut Creek (West side of Lyons Road just south of Atlantic Blvd.)

Also, the new Fort Lauderdale drum circle will start next Tuesday:
Ft Lauderdale Drum Circle at The Big Pink, Tuesday June 17, 2008 from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Repeats every week. The address is 327 SW 2 Street in Ft Lauderdale – nextdoor to Imax Theater on Avenue of the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information contact Adam @ 754-234-0902 or zspaz@aol.com

I’m also planning to go to Matthew Hill FIU class on Sunday afternoon – search the blog for more info – If you happen to go, I’ll see you there!

Jana Broder is a drum facilitator from Tampa Florida and the owner of drummagic.net. Ten years ago, she attended a class on african drumming and got so hook, that she became a drum facilitator.
She attended Paralounge and was kind enough to give us some of her time for this interview.

Bring your drumming and percussion grooves to the Oak Park next Sunday the 8th for a drumcirle. Any type of hand drums welcome .
690 NE 159th St Miami, FL 33162. Circle starts around 3:30 on Sunday afternoon.

If you are in Broward, check out the Broward drum circle – Saturday from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
This event repeats every week. Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) 201 Lyons Road South Coconut Creek, Florida

And also the new Hollywood drum circle @ Holland Park, Main Level of Waterfront Tower Every Sunday 4:30pm – Park Closes 801 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33019

Buddy Helm has being playing drums for all his life. Traditionally trained in the drum set, he played with legends such as Tim Buckley and Peter Ivers, inventor of the new wave theatre, as well as many other Los Angeles bands. He is an educator and author of several books: The Way of the Drum and Drumming the Spirit to Life: Let the Goddess Dance. He attended Paralounge for two healing workshops. Here are some fragments of an interview that I was able to do.
I thank Buddy for the interview and the workshops he performed at Paralounge.
Click play to see the video.

Hope you’re tunning your Djembe, conga, drum for this weekend drum circle.
Next Monday 26 – Memorial day –  We’re having a drum circle at Legion’s park, Biscayne Blvd and 64th Street, Miami, Fl. Bring chairs and drums…

Then I’m proud to post a new drum circle in Hollywood, Fl.

Drum circle/Picnic at Holland Park, Main Level of Waterfront Tower Every Sunday 4:30pm – Park Closes 801 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33019
Kirste wrote: "We will be jamming in a beautiful breezy setting right by the water in an absolutely gorgeous park! We may most likely be intriguing the boaters passing by :)"

Please Bring:
– Any hand instrument.
– Any snacks, munchables or drinks to share (not an obligation). There will be a table.
– Your Kids, as they are totally welcome.
– Your Positive Energy and Smiles!

For more info, contact Kirsten: 954-889-8615

Community Drum Circle @ Oak Grove Park

Starts about 3:30 until 6:30 – FREE at 159 St & NE 6 Ave in Miami , across the lake from the parking lot & playground. This is a young circle with a distinctly Haitian flavor. Come ready to pick up some sweet island grooves. There are more good (really good) drummers than there are drums, so bring extras if you have them. There is some seating; but you may want to bring your own. If you want to bring kids, the playground is great .

Announcing Memorial Day Drum Circle – Monday 5/26

Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami @ 2PM till whenever, probably near the south end of the park. The Carribean music festival will have taken place the day before and there are no events scheduled there on Memorial Day (except for Yoga in the Park at 6PM – don’t think they’ll mind). There’s a playground there and the breeze off the bay. There are palms by the water and there are several covered structures that may be available. You really do need to bring your own seating for this one. Extra drums may be available.

Thanks Mark for the info!

Flash Update
Changing location to Legion Park 6447 NE 7 Street – just east of Biscayne Blvd.

I love this change since downtown is always a hassle!!!
See you guys this Sunday and next monday 🙂

Saturday 4/12 Harambee West African dance class:
3:00 – 4:30PM – suggested donation $5 17030 S Dixie Hwy Perrine, FL Drummers who know Kuku, Sorsonet, Lamba, Manjani are invited

Broward Drum Circle 4-6PM at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek – Broward County has some of the best drummers in South Florida, and this is the best place to find them on a Saturday afternoon. The site is sheltered, so the circle rocks even in a downpour. I come up from Miami, and it’s always worth the trip.

Sunday Drum class with Matthew Hill – 2 PM at FIU Biscayne Campus Academic 2 Bldg, North Miami ,FL
in the second floor studio – $10

Sunday Drum circle @ Oak Grove Park, North Miami, FL

Drum Circle 3-ish till 6-ish – FREE at 159 St & NE 6 Ave in Miami, across the lake from the parking lot & playground. This is a young circle with a distinctly Haitian flavor. There are more good (really good) drummers than there are drums, so bring extras if you have them. There is some seating; but you may want to bring your own. If you want to bring kids, the playground is great (LOTS of kids – all playing very seriously); but it is across the lake from the drum circle, so if you feel that you have to be right next to your kids when they play you may not be comfortable.

Also notice th "ish" on the times. I have arrived a couple of times and not heard any drumming; but as soon as the drumming starts, the group materializes.