Miami drums

Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM Drum Circle at Naomi’s Garden Naomi’s Garden 650 NW 71st. Miami , FL 33150 305-301-5889

Broward Drum Circle 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.

From Mark:
Saturday 4 – 6pm – free
Broward Drum Circle 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. I plan to be there early to warm up.

Sunday 2-ish till 6-ish – free
Oak Grove Park Drum Circle 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 time and not heard any drumming; but as soon as I start warming up, a group materializes (as if they were just waiting for me – made me feel quite special).

Saturday 3/29 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

Sunday 3/30 Delou Africa Community Dance Class – 3 PM at FIU Biscayne Campus Academic 2 Bldg, North Miami, FL in the second floor studio Please arrive at 3 PM, ready to start warm up. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected at the beginning of class.No matter what you do, have fun playing in this wonderful weather down here in South Florida!

Open Drum Circle
Peacock Park in Coconut Grove on Saturday 3 – 5PM
near the playground – bring drum – bring kids – bring your own seating

This weekend

The Floating Drum – Saturday 3:00 – 5:00 PM community drum circle – Peacock Park in Coconut Grove by the playground. Bring your drum. Bring your kids. Bring your own seating.

Broward drum circle – 4:PM Saturday – Saturday February 2, 2008 – Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) 201 Lyons Road South Coconut Creek,

Classes also

African Drum class @ The Goddess Store with Sebon 2017 Harrison Street Hollywood 33020 Call 954-929-2369 for more info

Sunday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. with Delou Africa Dance Ensemble FIU North Campus (151st and & Biscayne) Academic Bldg 2, 2nd floor. Contact Njeri, 305- 978-3866 or Matthew, 305-804-1328 for more info.

Drum Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $12/class/person The City of Lauderhill Sadkin Center 1176 NW 42nd Way Learn authentic Manding style drumming with Guinean Percussionist Moussa Soumah.

Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free African drum class for youths Willie Webb, Sr. Park 3601 NW 21 Street Lauderdale Lakes Instructors: Moussa and Trina Soumare Pre-registration required. Contact Rhonda House, 954-535-2835 for more info

Special thanks to Mark Richards, Sophia Letourneau, and Delou for the information

Tobacco road, Miami’s oldest bar is hosting Full moon drum circles!
Tobacco Road
This comes as a good surprise because of all the problems that have been happening at the Miami beach full moon drum circle. Seems like all musicians willing to attend the full moon party there, have to sing-up on their website for free access for the full moon day.
It seems like a very convenient option, since tobacco road is very close to Brickell and Downtown with lots of parking spaces…

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The Tequesta Drum Circle Winter Solstice @ Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E. Sunrise Blvd. FTL
Friday, December 21, 2007 from 6 – 11pm at the Primitive Camp Area and Tequesta Circle hosted by Moonpath Circle

The seasons shift and we come to another time to gather together and honor the sacred days of the planet and DRUM!! in the beautiful Florida evening. This is one of the best drumming events in South Florida. Please bring your drums, any percussion instrument, Didges, wind flutes, your smiles and your good intentions, and by all means dress for the festivities of the Solstice – Whites and Blues, Greens and Reds.

Come picnic style – bring adequate water and snacks! and OFF if you’re sensitive to bugs (I do not expect much of a problem after this cold snap).

Drumming circle – Saturday 3-5 PM Open drum circle at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove.
Bring your drum!

The Farm on Sunday 7PM
DRUM CIRCLE/ POTLUCK @ THE FARM!! DEC. 2ND. @ 7P.M. (UNTIL WE CANNOT DRUM ANY LONGER!!)
BEING FILMED FOR A DOCUMENTARY, ON THE FARM! BRING DRUMS, FOOD, CHAIR/SEAT, AND FRIENDS!! address: 7630 N.E. 1ST. AVE. MIAMI, FL. 33138 #786~515~3563

Drum circle is organized by the Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle:

November 22, 2007 at the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club Mansion, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, A1A and Sunrise Blvd. From 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. in a different section of Birch State Park.
There’s a small fee of $10.00 and includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

“We are looking for 300+ people to show up on this day”

Open drum circle Saturday 11/10 and Sunday 11/11 from 1 to 4PM both days in the shady grove along the pathway to The Barnacle (across Main Highway from the intersection with Commodore Plaza).
This is an open drum circle with The Djonga Kembe. The music will be rich! Come drum. Come dance. Wear a funny hat. There will be some extra drums.
and also:

Open drum circle & picnic on the beach at Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park on Sunday, November 11th, from 2 – 6pm

Thanks to Mark Richards for the information.

Location update for Mad hatter:
2982 Grand Ave, Coconut groove