Miami drums

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

Paralounge was a great drum gathering with lots of djembes and friendly drum enthusiast from all over Florida. This is the first interview I’m posting exclusively here at miamidrums.com – Clint had donated some of his time for this short clip. Thank you again for everything Clint!
More at Paralounge .
Click play to watch the first episode

In the upcoming weeks I’d be introducing a couple more clips from the event. Interviews with Russell ‘buddy’ helm and Jana Broder

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 🙂

Guinean Drum & Dance Health & Healing Benefit – Link to flyer
Saturday, May 17 – Cost: $12 – Arts Academy of Hollywood – 1955 Harrison Street
Dance: 4:30-6:00p Contact 305-807-0398 or 305-978-3866 for more info
Sunday, May 18 FIU North Campus (151st & Biscayne) Academic 2 Bldg, 2nd floor
Balafon: 1:30-2:30p, Cost $25
Drum: 2:30-3:30p, Cost $15, Dance: 3:30-5p, Cost $12
Contact 305-807-0398 or 305-978-3866 for more info

Drumming classes:
Saturday 5:30 to 7:30 – 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.

I’m not going to be able to post new information for this weekend, since I’m leaving tomorrow for Paralounge. I hope to be able to get some footage and interviews to share it with all of you when I get back…

It’s somewhat a big strech, this year Paralounge is at Mayo, FL – About six and a half hours from Miami Beach… I’ve been looking forward to this trip for quite some time…
Have fun this weekend and I’ll see you all when I get back.

Diego A

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Earthfest 2008

A full-day celebration of Earth, Greater Everglades, and a sustainable South Florida! The festival will amplify the positive message that each and every one of us has the power to bring about a more sustainable world through our everyday actions and personal choices.
Location : Crandon Park on Key Biscayne (Lot #2) –free admission , $5 parking, or free shuttle from Vizaya Metrorail Station – What to bring : Concert blanket/portable chair, drum / instrument for drum circle. Plenty of peace, love, and good vibes!

more info here!

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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.

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!