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Mickey Hart Catalog Re-Issue, New DVD and Summer Tour News!

2008-05-29T23:48:26Z

Hey everyone,

We just wanted to give you an update of what is going on in the world of Mickey Hart. We have a ton of exciting news to share with all of you.

This Spring, Shout Factory released The Mickey Hart Collection which includes the Grammy winning Planet Drum in addition to At The Edge, Diga Rhythm Band, Superlingua, and Mystery Box. Hart's Planet Drum won the first ever World Music Grammy and still stands as one of the genre's benchmark albums.

Next, Star City Recording has just released brand new new Rhythm Devils DVD which was filmed in Chicago during their fall tour in 2006. The Rhythm Devils featured Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock, Sikiru and Jen Durkin. With original material from Robert Hunter and the band, this experience is unlike any other concert. This 2 DVD set also features a gorgeous 24 page hardcover book. The DVD is available now on Star City's website and will also be available on Hart's summer tour. Click the link below for the store...
http://www.starcityrecording.com/store.html

Finally, Mickey Hart will be touring with The Mickey Hart Band this summer around the country hitting major festivals and some great venues as well. The Mickey Hart Band features Steve Kimock on guitar, George Porter Jr on bass, Jen Durkin on vocals, Walfredo Reyes Jr on drums, and talking drum master Sikiru Adepoju. For more information on tickets and VIP access to these shows, please check the Mickey Hart website...
http://www.mickeyhart.net

Here are the Summer Tour Dates..

06.06.08 | Harmony Festival | Santa Rosa, CA
06.08.08 | Wakarusa Festival | Lawrence, KS
07.02.08 | Southgate House | Newport, KY
07.03.08 | Rothbury Festival | Rothbury, MI
07.04.08 | Nelson Ledges Quarry Park | Garrettsville, OH
07.05.08 | Lakeview Music Festival | Chicago, IL
07.06.08 | Summerfest | Milwaukee, WI
07.08.08 | Calvin Theater | Northampton, MA
07.09.08 | Birchmere | Alexandria, VA
07.10.08 | Community Theatre at Mayo Centre | Morristown, NJ
07.11.08 | Penn's Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
07.12.08 | Great South Bay Music Festival | Patchogue, NY
07.15.08 | The FIllmore NY @ Irving Plaza | New York, NY
07.17.08 | Thursday in the Square | Buffalo, NY
07.18.08 | Magic City Music Hall | Johnson City, NY
07.19.08 | Palace Theatre | Greensburg, PA
07.20.08 | Rams Head Live! | Baltimore, MD
07.22.08 | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN
07.23.08 | Slowdown | Omaha, NE
07.24.08 | 10,000 Lakes Festival | Detroit Lakes, MN

http://www.mickeyhart.net
http://www.myspace.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.youtube.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.shoutfactory.com/browse/152/mickey_hart.aspx

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Healing Drum

2008-05-25T04:22:50Z

Hi friends,
just to share with you this fascinating interview interview with Amber Elizabeth Lynn Gray,
human rights advocate, mental health professional and Director of “Restorative Resources” which provides consulting and training to people and organizations who serve survivors of extreme personal trauma.She talks about the healing power of Nature, movement and drumming:
http://www.futureprimitive.org/GAIAlogues.html#latest
Warm regards,
Zorro

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Drum Maker in Chicago

2008-04-22T18:23:58Z

i make north african and middle eastern percussion using skin and hammer raised metal
www.flyingcarpetpercussion.org

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Drum Gathering in North Florida

2008-03-25T11:14:32Z

Check out www.paralounge.net for full details on this awesome drum circle event! A full weekend of drumcircle magic, taylored for the drum circle community. Participate in educational workshops. Learn how to build, tune and play drums and other indigenous percussion instruments. See live performances with professional percussion ensembles from around the world. Drum circle last untill dawn! Enjoy the family atmosphere and the Suwannee River. Vendors are present with high quality drums and percussion. Be sure to visit www.paralounge.net for details

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Suggestions for a Newcomer to the PANArt Hang?

2008-03-20T04:58:22Z

It is an unusual instrument that I've managed to get called a PANArt Hang (sometimes a Hang Drum). It is based off of the Trinidad Steelpan but with a tuning that incorporates overtones into each tone field (note) and an overall convex structure that incorporates a resonant cavity.

Some info (and videos) here:

Http://www.GotHang.com

So, I managed to acquire one (after searching for six months) and I'm practicing without any background in drumming. It is such an unusual instrument that I'm not sure where I'd draw some lessons from as far as technique and practice. Tabla has been mentioned as a possible source for finger independence and strength. It seems a good foundation in rudiments would be called for, as well as working with a click/metronome from what I'm reading as far as overall advice.

Anyone have any experience with a Hang, or any suggestions on how I might practice/learn/improve my technique?

Thanks in advance!

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Drum Classes for All LEVELS with Grammy Award Nominee, Souhail Kaspar

2008-03-17T17:20:41Z

Hi All, I posted this as an event, but wanted to give details here on individual classes.
Souhail is excellent at helping beginner drummers learn and execute proper technique. He also has the expertise to help more advanced drummers develop their full potential. Many of his long time students have become professional drummers in their own right.
As Sidqi says, "Souhail is the ultimate dancer's drummer. His drum solos are some of the best I've ever heard. That's why he has been in demand at Mendocino Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp as both a teacher and performer for so many years!"

This is your chance to study with him here without buying a plane ticket!
Classes offered:
1) ARABIC DOUMBEK FOUNDATIONS & FUNDAMENTALS WITH
SOUHAIL - Learn the basics from a Master of Percussion and start on the right foot, or improve your technique
& understanding of Arabic rhythms! With his years of experience on the stage and in the studio, Souhail is
not only an excellent performer but a fun and patient teacher!
For more about Souhail: www.neareastmusic.com
LOCATION: Sidqi Studio, Arlington, VA - 10am-12pm, $50

2) ARABIC VOICE & INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE WITH RACHID HALIHAL-
Includes instruction in Arabic maqam (scales) and learning to play/sing Arabic songs. Rachid has over 20
years experience singing and playing Arabic and North African music for Arabic and American audiences.
For more about Rachid: www.rachidhalihalmusic.com
LOCATION: Sidqi Studio, Arlington, VA - 12pm-2pm, $40

3) EVENING PERFORMANCE WITH SOUHAIL & RACHID AT
SAFFRON DANCE STUDIOS, ARLINGTON, VA - 8PM
Featuring special bellydance performances by Saphira, Kostana, & Shems PLUS open dancing for everyone!
TICKETS: $25.00 (includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and open dancing with live Arabic music!)

Sunday, April 27
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DUMBEK TECHNIQUE:
This workshop is for experienced players wishing to improve their technique through personal instruction
with Souhail. For those who have never taken with Souhail before, we always recommend taking his basic
class first to understand his technique. Take both classes and get $20 off the total...
LOCATION: Sidqi Studio, Arlington, VA - 11am-1pm, $70

*PLEASE NOTE: All students who register for ANY class before April 15 get $10 off EACH CLASS they register for.
They can reserve performance tickets to the Saturday night show, or register for classes online at:
www.wmfolklifecenter.org

Both Souhail & Rachid may be available for private instruction as well at the rate of $50/hour. However, slots are going fast, so if you are interested in a private lesson, please contact Kostana at 571-332-4865

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Bamboche on Youtube

2008-03-15T16:44:09Z

This is a few members of our Afro-Carribean study group playing for a TV show called World Jazz Alternative.
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=windhorsage&p=r

Dave

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Looking for an experience Foley artist

2008-02-25T17:07:08Z

Hi..
I work for a children's museum in Baltimore, Port Discovery. One of my latest projects is centered around teaching children about sound effects, using only those items that they would normally find around their own home or classroom. What I am looking for is to locate an experienced Foley artist who can advise me on the gear that they would use and techniques that would be appropriate for young children, ages 6 to 12.

I can be reached at dkorup@portdiscovery.org.

Thanks...Daveed Korup

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drumline performing group

2008-02-07T21:11:48Z

i have had this idea for quite a while.
i want to get a group of 4-5 snare players, 4-5 bass, and 2 tenor players together to start a performing group and eventually incorporate dancers, fire performers things like that into it.
does anyone think this is a good idea. and if so are you interested
you would have to buy your own drum and it will prolly just be in our heads for a while. but if your interested plz talk to me

i also posted this women that drum tribe because i wanted it to be all girls but that doesn't seam to be working.
so guys are welcome

thanks [pH]

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BIRDS 2008--Please Read, then Drum!!!

2008-01-25T14:17:38Z

Respects...
You might see this letter cross-posted all over the place. I wish to reach the widest community possible and your understanding is appreciated. Should you know someone who might benefit from this information, please pass it along.

I apologize that it has been a while since I last wrote. This past BIRDS festival was a smashing success. Thanks to everyone who participated in making it a most memorable event.

There are some fantastic pictures posted on-line for all to see. These pictures are from the two evening concerts and have been provided by Eric Willison, President of the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella (www.millvalleyarts.org); click on the BIRDS link under the Latest News banner. We will be posting many of these on the BIRDS’ site shortly. If anyone took pictures during the Saturday street fair, we are looking for new photos for the website. You will receive proper photo credit and a link to your web page, should you have one and wish a link.

On to other matters, John Millen has informed me that he wishes to step down as president of the board, after many years of dedicated service to the festival. I congratulate John on his extensive commitment and dedication to the community. He has expressed his desire to continue serving on the board in a sort of emeritus capacity. Institutional memory is vital to the success of any organization.

So where does this leave BIRDS? Well, to put on a festival that can reach a maximum potential public requires people who can work together to create the event. We need people who have fundraising & grant writing experience. Additionally, we need people who have skills in promotion & marketing…audio, photo & video production… programming & logistics... community education, etc. We are looking for imagination, innovation and creative problem solving.

This is a tall task!!! However, it cannot be done successfully by just a few people. This is especially true when taking into account that everyone has a life outside BIRDS: i.e. work, school, family and other obligations. BIRDS is a community-based organization that needs a strong community behind it.

Now, to next topic: the BIRDS’ Board. I am announcing that there are six to ten openings for new board members. We are looking for people who want to be community builders and who wish to influence the future direction of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival. The board needs people who can do all those items I addressed above, plus bookkeeping and general office assistance.

There are no limits to the possibilities that can be accomplished if we work together. That said, it is important for everyone to realize that for BIRDS to move forward we need people to step up and take on these various tasks.

The beauty of this is that no one will be asked to do anything outside their expertise. If we can get enough folks to become involved, then no one will have to work too hard and much more will get accomplished. It is truly up to the community to decide the direction of the organization. It should never reflect just one point of view, but many.

Well, there you have it. I am challenging everyone to get involved. It’s now up to all of us to make this wonderful organization achieve its fullest potential.

Aleichem Shalom…

Daveed Korup

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Great drumming teachers at Kosmos Music & Dance Camp...

2007-12-02T15:03:20Z

Check out the website for more details:

www.kosmoscamp.com

Kosmos Music & Dance Camp
Cazadero, CA. (Sonoma County)
June 5th-8th, 2008

All campers will relax and take in the natural charm of Camp Cazadero, located just an hour west of Santa Rosa in the rolling hills north of the Russian River. Dancers and musicians can take up to 22 classes during the three days, are provided 9 meals, and will enjoy top notch nightly performances. People will also enjoy lounging by the pool and hiking to the nearby waterfall. All meals are provided by our professional chef, the popular Siam Moeini, and feature a gourmet menu with an eclectic array of world cuisines and a full bar serving reasonably priced mixed drinks, beer, and wine after dinner. Evenings feature concerts and dance performances by students and staff in the open-air amphitheatre, and open-floor dancing with late-night jamming afterwards. We hope to see you at Kosmos 2008!

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Frame Drum Teacher in Atlanta?

2007-11-28T15:46:52Z

Greetings,
I am moving to Decatur, GA soon and I am a frame and darbuka drummer. I want to improve my frame drum technique. Is there any specialized Sufi or Middle Eastern folkloric frame drum teachers in Atlanta?
I am grateful for any information.

Blessings to all

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Darbuka Addict!

2007-11-25T23:17:01Z

Hi, my name is Halil, and I play and teach Darbuka. I just wanted to introduce myself to all! To hear my drumming: www.myspace.com/kongfoofingers

I love to meet and play with serious drummers!

Thanks

Halil

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Djembefola.com re-launched - New articles etc

2007-11-12T19:36:32Z

Hi guys,
I am re-launching my website http://www.djembefola.com

It's all about West African djembe and dun dun drumming from West Africa.

We provide free online lessons and cultural background as well as forum for discussion.

I hope to see you round

James :)

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Balkan Dumbek & Music Workshop in NYC - cross post

2007-10-18T03:57:30Z

in case you are interested and haven't contacted me. something seems to be wrong with list posting thing on tribe.

Balkan music workshops - now voice, too!

Sunday, October 28, 2007 12:00 PM
at Salsa International Studios
701 7th Avenue (entrance @NE corner, on 47th Street) 5th floor New York, NY

For info & pre-reg:
206-339-3833
www.thebalkanbrothers.com/institute.aspx

beginner dumbek with Kazuki 12:00 - 1:00pm $15 pre-reg / $20 @door
Balkan guitar technique with Brad Shepik 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
int/adv dumbek with Seido Salifoski 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
Balkan voice with Carol Freeman 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35

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Pomona Percussions?

2007-10-10T22:53:35Z

I am a world music enthusiast. I am a new student at cal poly and also new to the pomona, south east Los Angeles area, so naturally I am looking for any sort of drumming I can get my hands on. West African....Afro Cuban...or any funky rythm societies out there?

contact me if you have any thoughts or suggestions

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WEIRD BEATER IDEAS at the WEIRD PERCUSSION tribe

2007-09-17T10:04:20Z

We have a cool discussion about invented and found beaters and sticks
over at the weird percussion tribe.

I thought some people over here might be into contributing to this
creative discussion (and/or get some cool creative ideas from it)

http://tribes.tribe.net/weirdpercussion/thread/49a9bf8f-5afb-4435-927c-89aa50d0ee0c

Come join us,

rick, il moderatore

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Anthrax from drum hides!

2007-09-07T18:31:19Z

FYI. . .This is scary!

www.wfsb.com/news/14049418/detail.html (Copy and paste this link to read this article)

Please pass this info along to anyone that handles, owns or wants an African Drum of Any Kind! ! ! ! ! ! !

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my home boy

2007-08-20T13:57:55Z

in view of Max's recent passing how awesome that today I ran into one of my heroes and role models as a drummer and a musician. go head Don, you swing baby,
(check him out at the Cafe Del Rey and groove with the master(s)

Donald Dean
drummer
Born in Kansas City

Education
First Instruments: French Horn and Trumpet
Graduate, R.T. Coles Vocational High School, Kansas City.
Diploma - Major in Music, University of Kansas, Kansas City.

Professional engagements with:

Monty Alexander, Steve Allen, Curtis Amy, Roy Ayers, Benny Baily, Eddie Baker, H.B. Barnum, Marcus Belgrave, Lou Blackburn, Arthur Blythe, Willie Bobo, George Bohanan, John Bolivar, Richard Boone, Jimmy Bond, Bobby Bradford, Oscar Brashear, Vernell Bright, Garnett Brown, Ray Brown, Gary Burton, John Carter, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Ray Charles, Don Cherry, Jeff Clayton, John Clayton, Arnette Cobb, Charles "Dolo" Coker, George Coleman, Ornette Coleman, Buddy Collette, John Collins, Joe Comfort, Conte Condoli, Bob Cooper, Curtis Counce, Hank Crawford, Ray Crawford, Sonny Criss, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Eric Dolphy, Kenny Durham, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge, Teddy Edwards, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy "Night Train" Forrest, Sonny Fortune, Slim Gaillard, Larry Gales, Terry Gibbs, Dexter Gordon, Joe Gordon, Earl Grant, Thurman Green, Wardell Grey, John Handy, Gene Harris, Hampton Hawes, Coleman Hawkins, Andrew Hill, Red Holloway, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Bobby Hutcherson, Milt Jackson, Carmel Jones, Clifford Jordan, Wynton Kelly, Jimmy Keyes, Roland Kirk, Scotty LaFaro, Charles Loyd, Harold Land, Ysef Latiff, Hubert Laws, Joe Mainie, Sal Marquez, Onzy Matthews, Pete Meyers, Billy Mitchell, Blue Mitchell, Red Mitchell, James Moody, Monk Montgomery, Wes Montgomery, Dick Morgan, Frank Morgan, Abe Most, Sam Most, Les McCann, Howard McGhee, Al McKibbon, Jay McShann, Phineas Newborn Jr., Charles Owens, Gary Peacock, Curtis Pegler, Art pepper, Bobby Pierce, Herman Riley, Shorty Rogers, The Jazz Crusaders (Joe Sample), Wilton Felder, Wayne Henderson), Pharoah Saunders, Clifford Scott, Shirley Scott, Michael Sessions, Bud Shank, George Shearing, Jack Sheldon, Andy Simpkins, Howlett Smith, Jimmy Smith, Louis Spears, Maurice Spears, Sonny Stitt, Horace Tapscott, The Three Sounds, Kevin Toney, Stanley Turrentine, Tommy Turrentine, Leroy Vinegar, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Roosevelt Wardell, Doug Watkins, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Ben Webster, Buster Williams, Claude Williams, John B. Williams, Gerald Wilson, Jack Wilson, Ricky Woodard, Eddie Harris, etc.

Vocalists and entertainers:

Lorez Alexander, Ernestine Anderson, Ernie Andrews, Betty Carter, Miki Champion, June Christie, Kenny Coleman, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Hartman, Bill Henderson, Al Hibbler, Linda Hopkins, Herb Jeffries, Etta Jones, Gladyce Knight, Gloria Lynn, Miki Lynn, Gloria Smith, Barbara Morrison, Carmen McRea, Dee Dee McNeil, Michelle Nichols, Anita O'Day, Freda Payne, King Pleasure, Queen Bey, Lou Rawls, Della Reese, Little Jimmy Scott, Nancy Sinatra, O.C. Smith, Dakota Staton, Dinah Washington, Maxine Weldon, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Spanky Wilson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Nichelle Nichols, The Nicholas Brothers, Miki Lynn, Milt Trenier.

Discography:

Earl Anderza,
Kenny Coleman,
Ray Crawford,
Andrew Hill,
Marvin Jenkins,
Carmel Jones,
Harold Land,
Ysef Latiff
Ron Carter,
Les McCann/ Eddie Harris (Suisse Movement),
Scotty Young,
Hampton Hawes,
Claude Williams,
Gerald Wilson,
Horace Tapscott,
Queen Bey,
Luluk Purwanto & The Helsdingen trio,
Donald Dean - DIVERSITY - 1996.

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passing of a giant

2007-08-18T20:47:47Z

Legendary jazz drummer Max Roach dies at age 83

1 hour, 26 minutes ago

Drummer Max Roach, who helped revolutionize jazz by creating the fast-paced bebop style along with players like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Clifford Brown, has died at age 83, Blue Note Records said on Thursday,

Blue Note did not give a cause of death for Roach, who died in his sleep in New York on Wednesday.

Roach secured his spot in the jazz pantheon by redefining the role of jazz drums during the rise of bebop in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Before bebop, jazz was primarily swing music played in dance halls, and drummers served to keep time for the band, Blue Note spokesman Cem Kurosman said.

Roach changed that by shifting the time-keeping function to the cymbal, allowing the drums to play a more expressive and important role and, in the process, contributing to the shift of jazz from popular dance music to an art form that fans appreciated sitting in clubs, Kurosman said.

Roach also was a civil rights activist who brought politics into his art. In 1960 he created "We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite," a seven-part suite featuring vocalist Abbey Lincoln that addressed slavery and racism in America.

The quintet he co-founded with Clifford Brown in 1954 is considered one of the classic ensembles in jazz. After Brown's death in a car crash with bandmate Richie Powell in 1956, Roach led his own bands that included a who's who of jazz as associates. He also recorded with his daughter Maxine, a jazz violinist.

Roach played on many of bebop's seminal recordings, accompanying Parker, Gillespie, Miles Davis and pianists Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

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Acoustic/Electronic Percussionist for hire in Seattle

2007-08-16T20:15:02Z

Add rhythmic texture to your next recording or performance! My name is Kai Ariel. I play conga’s, djembe and a variety of hand percussion. I also play a Roland Handsonic electronic percussion pad, which contains an eclectic array of exotic sounds. I am an accomplished kit drummer and harmony vocalist as well.
You can check out my playing at my band’s website: www.arielstorm.com The song “Negative Denied” is particularly percussion rich.
My rates are dependent on time commitment required and travel distance. Let me know what your needs are and I will quote you the best rate possible.
I appreciate good music in all genres, so if you need some extra groove in your sound, give me a call.

Kai Ariel 206-708-1592

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BIRDS Fest just around the corner

2007-08-05T13:55:31Z

The drumming magic is back in Baltimore and the celebrate, the 11th edition of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival is just around the corner, September 28 & 29, at St John's United Methodist Church --- St Paul & 27th (the heart of Peabody Heights and Charles Village).

There are a few open slots left for performances on the outdoor stage. If anyone is interested, just give me a shout.

As for the main acts, BIRDS is proud to announce Mahiri Fadjimba Keïta and friends, Shodekeh ( Beatboxing), Freek Factory (Nu-Funk New York underground, bass and drums), & Mz Imani and the Rhythm Shamans. This is just a partial listing of the various rhythm weavers that will be performing. More names will be announced as details become available.

Now's the time to start making plans to join the Baltimore International Rhythm and Drumming Society (BIRDS) in this annual celebration of world rhythmical traditions. Keep checking back for further updates and take a look at our website:www.drumtogether.net, for more details and schedules.

If anyone knows of any folks who might wish to take part in the festival marketplace, please refer them to the website. A vendor's pack is downloadable as a .pdf file. It only costs $65 to reserve a space. A great value that can potentially reach several thousand people.

The magic is only starting. There is so much more to come!!!

Daveed

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Issam Houshan at Baltimore Bellypalooza!

2007-07-23T02:58:58Z

Saturday, August 4
ISSAM HOUSHAN of the Belllydance Superstars teaches 2 workshops at the BALTIMORE BELLYPALOOZA  Location: The Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University, 33rd Street & N. Charles, Baltimore, MD

1) ISSAM'S MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHM WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS (2pm-3:30pm): $35/advance or $40/door  This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music, so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. This class includes music theory & how to work with the drummer as well as movement. This knowledge will improve both your choreography and improvisational skills.

2) ISSAM'S BEGINNING DUMBEK WORKSHOP (3:30pm-5pm): $35/advance or $40/door  This class is for those who want to learn to play the dumbek (tabla), and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. Please bring a drum or let us know ahead of time if you need to borrow one.
To register for any of Issam's Workshops, please visit: www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping

Also, for the serious drum student:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: ISSAM HOUSHAN - ADVANCED DUMBEK WORKSHOP  Sidqi Studios, Arlington, VA (12pm - 1:30pm) - $35/Advance or $40/Door
Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills***  To register for this class, please visit www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping

For more info. on Bellypalooza, go to: www.pipermethod.com

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psy-ambient Strato-manster seeking.....

2007-07-04T06:17:46Z

greetz all....im johny G...im playing out this summer
in the form of street corners coffee shops and
other modalities of guerilla musical warfare

asof right now im a one man show but I would
really dig hooking up with an amazing
astonishing and original percussionist
who would be interested in blitzkreig
open mics, and underground rootsy
music culture scenes to dive into
rather than the bar and club rigamarole
that can turn one from music with foam
& loathing

me=====>
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=5520375

happinessQ

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New tribe member...

2007-06-27T18:25:35Z

Hi!

I'm Tim(my), and I'm a drummer living in Anchorage Alaska. I'm new to this tribe. I've been drumming most of my life. Like all of you I love to play the drums, talk about drums, buy, and sell drums, and restore drums. I lust over drums like one might lust over a woman. (not that I do that), but each drum is different, and beautiful in it's own right, just like a woman. Sorry about the analogy, but it works right?

I have a nice collection of percussion equipment with a stidio in my home. I'm currently in 2 working trio's, with a third project on the side. I'd enjoy expanding my social network if anybody's interested in adding me. Peace, Love , and rock solid riffs to all!

Best Regards,
Tim(my)
Anchorage, Alaska

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Percussionist/Teacher

2007-06-12T19:40:19Z

HEADER - Percussionist Available in PNW (sessions, substitutions, tours and pick up dates).

"JC" Johnny Conga is available for session and live work in the pacific northwest.

"Johnny is the consumate pro.“Johnny’s attention to detail, amazing technical prowess and tasteful approach make the job of producing so much easier. His ability to try new ideas, his impeccable timing and his patience make him a critical member for any recording and I will be using him on anything I need percussion on.”
- Producer and founder of Protectomatic Music and Entertainment - Loren Weisman

Johnny Conga’s career spans over four decades, hundreds of bands, twenty grammy winners and numerous world tours. Some of his amazing highlights include work and appearances with Joe Panama, Charlie Palmieri, Gloria Gaynor, Johnny Colon, Sergio Mendes, Mongo Santamaria, Maynard Ferguson, Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D'Riviera, Dave Valentin, Garrison Keeler and Mose Allison to name a limited few.

Please respond directly to this add or visit www.myspace.com/jcjohnnyconga to get rates and availability.

Also visit www.pearldrum.com/percussion.htm, the drums and percussion that Johnny endorses.

I am also available for "one on one" study of the "Cuban method" of learning to play the Conga drum and ALL that goes with it. I can be reached at johnnyconga@hotmail.com

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DIY Drum Trigger How to.

2007-06-01T21:32:01Z

I made myself some triggers last night. I documented & made a basic (how to) along the way. This might be helpful to someone here.

http://www.rhythminmind.net/trigger/trigger.html

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some interesting threads over at WEIRD PERCUSSION TRIBE

2007-05-28T10:44:36Z

We'd love it if any of you wanted to come over and
join the discussions.

WEIRD PERCUSSION is for anyone who is fascinated by
unusual or unorthodox percussion instruments or techniques.

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percussionist wanted!

2007-05-26T21:32:35Z

Where are all the beat making sisters at????
I am looking for a percussionist and/or bass player to work with on some live acoustic sets in June- I am open to anyone of any gender really, but looking for a woman for one show in particular where all the performers need to be women-
I will be playing at Harmony Fest June 8-10th (open to working with men here) and then at Dyke March on June 23rd (which is an all woman event attended by about 50,0000 people!!)
I am hoping to find someone to work with for not only these events but also others in the near future..
My music is a fusion of soul, reggae, jazz, hip- hop... with a little Cuban essence here and there- I am a singer and play guitar- most of the songs will be originals though there will be some old blues and soul covers/remixes a la Cleome
Im looking to produce beats soon but for the time being am developing some acoustic sets to get the music out there -
It would be ideal if you have experience with hand drums, and world percussion instruments...and a blue and funky spirit influenced by blues, conscious hip hop and world music. The songs are not too complicated and simple yet rich and unusual percussion and rhythm fills are desired.
Please respond as soon as you can so we can meet and I can show you what I do and you can see if you like it! Even if you cant make these shows I'd like to meet you for future work. Its important to me to bring pure open hearted energy to the music with consciousness and honest feeling---
Blessings all- please send this on to anyone you might think may be interested...
Peace
Cleome
check me out on tribe!
FREE*THE* MUSIC!!!

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Portland Percussions...

2007-05-22T21:24:07Z

Visiting Portland for a week and Im looking for the drumming community. ARE YOU HERE?Please contact me if you have any friends or family in the area. I am interested in getting in contact with the west african community in particular...Thanks

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Alchemical Fire Circle: Live on YouTube!!

2007-05-19T00:19:08Z

Greetings Friends!

We're thrilled to let you know that a great video has been posted to YouTube showing the Alchemical Fire Circle, with voiceover by Jeff McBride explaining how the dancing is analogous to the orbits of the planets.

If you've been wondering about what we'll be doing at Fires Rising at Four Quarters Farm in a few weeks, take a look at this, and then pass the word! The video is from a documentary produced by Vision TV about Jeff's magic profession and his work with alchemical fire circle with Abbi. You'll see many familiar faces here.... We hope you will enjoy and want to put out huge thanks to the Four Quarters office guy Micheal for putting this together!

www.youtube.com/watch

Please, tell your friends about it! If any of you have a YouTube account, we'd appreciate you linking/favoriting it.

Once you've seen the video, you can go to www.4qf.org/_FiresRising/index.htm
and register online for an incredible and magickal gathering!

We hope to see you there!

Yours in Fire,
Spinner & Jeff McBride

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Kosmos Music & Dance Camp, June 14th-17th...

2007-04-25T05:05:56Z

Check out the website:

www.kosmoscamp.com

The warm summer days at Kosmos Camp are filled with music and dance workshops. Dancers learn and perform on finished dance floors, with wall mirrors in the main lodge. Musicians enjoy instruction and practice opportunities in our open-air venues. Both dancers and musicians study with world-renowned professional teachers in a wide variety of styles from different cultures.
And all campers enjoy the luxuries of Saratoga Springs Resort, nestled just over 2 hours north of both San Francisco and Sacramento in 260 private acres of forest. Miles of hiking trails with breathtaking views of nearby Clearlake and access to natural mineral springs, surround a pair of lodges with both indoor sleeping accommodations and clean camp grounds, complete with a spacious pool and large jacuzzi. All meals are provided by our professional chef and feature a gourmet menu with an eclectic array of world cuisines and a full bar serving reasonably priced mixed drinks, beer, and wine after dinner. Evenings feature concerts and dance performances by students and staff in the immaculate Heart Lodge, and open-floor dancing with late-night jamming afterwards.

Ultimately, Kosmos is both a school of music and dance, as well as an unforgettable celebration among friends. It is a special getaway where people bond their passions and talents. We hope you join us and help create a unique community that we all can cherish in the years to come.

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New Tribe, "Electronic Percussion"

2007-04-23T19:33:15Z

Hi all, my name's Kai. I just started a new tribe for drummers who use electronic drums, pads, percussion, either exclusively or in combination with accoustic instruments. Come join at: tribes.tribe.net/electropercussion
Thanks!

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Maestros in Concert: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain

2007-04-13T20:12:45Z

Thursday, April 26, 8PM
at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
$25/$35/$45
Buy tickets at City Box Office: 415-392-4400 or www.cityboxoffice.com
For more information contact CIIS Public Programs 415-575-6175 or www.ciis.edu/publicprograms

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Dun Dun sets for sale

2007-04-11T03:46:48Z

I have two finished sets of three dun duns. They were made here in Humboldt from local wood and local cow skin. They are professional quality. please send me a message if you're interested.

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Baltimore International Rhythm Festival Community Meeting

2007-04-03T13:16:19Z

Daveed here!
Just a reminder that Tuesday, April 10th at 7 PM, will be a community meeting for the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival at St John's (traditional site for the festival). St John's is located at 2640 Saint Paul St, at the corner of St Paul and 27th.

I wish to encourage anyone and everyone who is involved in the rhythm world to come and join in. For a community festival to succeed it must have a community members participating. Bring a drum, an idea or just yourself, the rest will be provided.

Though the meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, since a number of you might be having to drive some distance, the meeting will begin with drumming and our conversation on the festival will start around 7:30.

If you wish to be involved, but can not make the meeting, please contact me privately via email at drumfest@yahoo.com or call me at 518-435-5343.

Looking forward discovering what new rhythms we can all weave together as a community. Until then, I remain...

Respectfully yours...Daveed

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Kodo and Japanese drumming

2007-03-28T07:01:27Z

Anyone else 'sides me seen the Kodo drummers from Japan play ?
They have their own island or something and they live together year round and hang out and play all day or something crazy like this ...

Awesome stuff ...

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Call to Austin Texas Drummers for 1st Thursday show

2007-03-24T22:20:15Z

Hi All,

WyldeFyre Productions puts on a live show every 1st Thursday at Amy's Ice Cream on Far South Congress. The next show is April 5, 2007. The event opens at 6 with fire spinning classes, then belly dancing performances, then we have fire dancing performances & then we have open performance with live drumming & dancing (all types). We need live drummers (all style welcome - middle eastern is great for the belly dancers, african for the fire dancers, etc) & dancers (belly dancers, fire dancers or other ethnic dancers are all wanted). Please feel free to email me at AmberBarbara@hotmail.com or here within TribeAustin / AmberBarbara for more information.

I hope the drummers can make it out with us. Live drumming makes the show for me!

Ethnic Drumming & Dancing exhibitions/performances will also be considered.

Thanks in advance,

AmberBarbara

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drumSTRONG needs your support!!!

2007-03-08T06:58:46Z

drumSTRONG is a unique, multicultural charity event held in the pastures of Misty Meadows Farm to raise funds to support those dealing with cancer, cancer education, awareness, and funding for research. It will involve people of all ages and “walks of life” but educating youth to the causes, early detection and affects of cancer is one of our primary missions and we know this event will enlighten a lot of young people and spark involvement.

The Guinnesss World Record organization has been informed that drumSTRONG drummers (and others) will keep continuous rhythm in motion for at least 24 hours starting on May 5, 2007 just outside of Charlotte, NC.

Along with local high school and college drum corps, a horde of professional artists have been invited to participate. Full stage and backline support will be on site and all present will play along with center stage activities.

health fair
There will be an area at the event with tents and tables where various health (and other) organizations will have a venue to convey their missions and methods to a large group of people. Few people are not "touched" by cancer in some fashion...

DrumsForCures is also organizing a national network of percussionists to bring rhythm into children's hospitals and clinics for the unifying, healing and entertainment values. We know that it works on many levels.

If nothing else, I’d love for you (family and friends) to come play – drum, sing, dance, enjoy…

Much more info. is shared on the website www.drumstrong.org.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would drop me a line and share your thoughts. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions.

All the best,
Scott

Scott L. Swimmer
drumSTRONG™
DrumsForCures, Inc. Founder and President
725 Providence Rd. suite #210
Charlotte, N.C. 28207
scott@drumstrong.org
704.375.7177 o. 704.996.9170 c.

“We must never be so self-absorbed as to become insensitive to the situation around us. Everyone can do something, beginning with oneself, one’s family, one’s neighborhood. We must always be mindful that ours is one world; improving it in part improves it as a whole.”
Rebbe Schneerson

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middle eastern bass drum

2007-02-06T19:53:14Z

Just confused about what the difference between a doumbek and a darbuka is. A friend of mine wants a middle eastern drum with more of a bass sound than a traditional doumbek, would it be a darbuka that he is looking for? If not what middle eastern drum has a bass sound besides a frame drum?

thanks guys,
Europamoon

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[Boston] Drummers & percussionists wanted for circus band

2007-01-25T21:42:16Z

Our newly formed project is in dire need of people that can lay down a serious groove in the rhythm section, as well as being able to create texture and interact with other performers. We are going to be the musical foundation of a performance troupe, so you can think of us as a kind of sideshow chamber orchestra or circus band. We are pulling from a wide variety of musical styles including, but not limited to, New Orleans brass bands, klezmer, Dixieland, afrobeat, modern jazz (think mingus), ragtime, 19th century marches and old world folk music.

You should be a competent musician with enthusiasm for this project. We are looking for folks that meet any/all of the following descriptions: set drummers who can be extremely versatile, percussionists with experience playing ethnic/world music, people with experience in drum corps/marching/street bands. We are a large band and this is very much a labor of love, so this is not the band for you if you are just a hired gun or looking for a steady paying gig.

Feel free to hit me up with any questions you might have.

x-posted

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Kosmos Music & Dance Camp, June 14th-17th...

2007-01-25T06:43:21Z

For those of you interested in a four day vacation with a 20 person jacuzzi, 9 catered meals, a swimming pool, massage, yoga, and, oh, can't forget the 21 hours worth of dance classes and music classes to take, check out:

www.kosmoscamp.com

In our 5th year, the event is coming into its own as a unique paradise getaway for musicians and dancers... Hope you can make it...

Dancers include: Jill Parker, Naby Bangoura, Liz Strong, Mira Betz, Dandara Backen, Amy Sigil, Robert Wallace, Vicki Virk, Antonea Leftheriotis, and Carola Zertuche.

Musicians include: Louie Romero, Karamba Dioubate, Kim Atkinson, Faisal Zedan, David Brown, Dan Fries, Georgios Leftheriotis, Fattah Abbou & Rumen Shopov

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"The Cummings Report"

2007-01-20T00:50:43Z

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R-Kjh-AigbU

14 year old Justin Cummings on electric bass (with his dad (Bill) on Zendrum & uncle (Bob) on Keys. They’re twins)

My son Justin’s only been playing the bass for 18 months, and he taught himself to play this classic Jaco Pastorious (Weather Report) track. I had to double as cameraman, so you only see me (in the way back on ZENdrum) in the first half. Hope you enjoy it, we’ll try to post some more soon.

Bill Cummings

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Frame drums

2006-12-13T23:34:08Z

Hi everyone new here!

I took a percussion workshop with River Greugarian sp? this fall and absolutely fell in love with the frame drum I was wondering if you guys had any website reccomendations for purchasing an affordable medium sized one.

Thanks!
Europamoon

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the RHYTHM INTENSIVE

2006-12-07T13:52:46Z

I've been privately teaching a course for the last 20 years
called the RHYTHM INTENSIVE. It has been a big part of
how I've made my living as a professional musician
over the last 30 years.

It was put together using the study of many different cross cultural
paradigms, rhythmic mappings and notational systems but also utilizing
studies in neurophysiology and informational theory and psychology
to try and create a kind of "unified field theory of rhythm", as it were.
I've taught it to over 2,500 drum and percussion students and to
approximately 500 melodic musicians so I've tried to be very rigorous
in finding logical holes in it's development.

I've had people ask me to publish a book on the subject repeatedly
over the years but my artistic career has frequently gotten in the way and,
frankly, it takes a tremendous amount of time to publish a book
and there is not very much financial gain in doing so in the rhythmic/drumming
world, unfortunately.

Anyway, I just recently made a decision to go ahead and share this information that I spent the last
30 years of my life collating*

Also, I don't want to clutter up a bunch of tribes by cross posting it, so I have posted it
at the MiddleEastern Percussion tribe and the FrameDrumming tribe for anyone
who is interested in reading it or learning from it.

I think I will just write an installment every now and then because my artistic and recording
career is pretty hectic.

I hope it proves useful to some of you.

I only ask that if you share this information with people that you give me credit when doing
so...................I really worked long and hard for many years coming up with this approach
and though the map is not the territory, I think it is a pretty good map that one can use to
either teach themselves independence or to understand another cultures' rhythms and be
able to learn really quickly because of utilizing the system.

I studied with many master musicians and music theorists over the years and there is a full
list of these amazing people at my website, so amongst other people,
I want to dedicate this body of work to my mentors:
Babatunde Olatunjui, Hamza Al Din, Abdoulaye Djakite, Debhashish Battycharya
and my brother, Bill Walker.

Respectfully, and humbly,

Rick Walker
www.looppool.info
Multiple Percussion, Trapset, Bass Guitar,
Wind Instruments, Keyboards, Various String Instruments,
Extended Vocals and Found Instruments

*I don't want to bore you with my musical pedigree
but credentials are important to some people so anyone
interested in my musical biography can find it at
www.looppool.info

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recommendations for drum notation software?

2006-11-20T04:03:15Z

preferably something more affordable than finale, though if that is the way to go then so be it. what are your favorite programs to use?

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New Cuban Danzón-Son-Mambo-Chachachá-Casino DVD from Boogalu

2006-10-06T21:19:21Z

Greetings,
Just released from Boogalu Productions: "Danza Charanguero" DVD - popular dances of Cuba

"Danza Charanguero" is a spirited celebration of Cuba's popular music and dance heritage focusing on the danzón, son, mambo, chachachá, and salsa-casino.

Filmed in a beautiful outdoor patio in Old Havana, this relaxed party-performance features a gathering of seasoned "charangueros" (music and dance enthusiasts) drawn from the professional and aficionado dance World of Havana. Inspiring the party is the legendary twelve member orchestra "Estrellas Cubanas", with their classic charanga sound of violin, flute, piano, bass, and percussion.

Accompanying the DVD are extensive interviews with several of the participants who talk about their artistic lives and go into depth about the evolution and rich history their music and dance tradition (subtitles in English).

For more information on the Danza Charanguero DVD and to see a movie clip, click on this link:
http://www.boogalu.com/generic_danza.html

Boogalu DVD Catalog:
"Tremendo Vacilon" a panorama of Cuban music & dance
"Rumbon Tropical" a rumba party performance
"U Laka Laka La" Carnaval La Habana 2003
"Casino Cubano" learn Cuban style salsa
"Rueda Collection" rueda de casino from Santiago
"Mueve La Cintura" salsa Cubana styling
"Salsa Suelta Candela" hot loose salsa without a partner
"Rumbambeo" folkloric music and dance
"Descarga Pi-Mozambi-Son" Cuban music jam session

To see the complete Boogalu catalog click here:
http://www.boogalu.com/generic94.html

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community and women's drumming circles in the Bay Area!

2006-10-06T07:13:04Z

***COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE***
New location and time!!
Beginning Oct. 21st
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday—Oct. 21st, Nov. 4th, Nov. 18th, Dec. 2nd, Dec. 16th…
12:00-1:30p.m.
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

No experience necessary. Drums available or bring your own. All ages,
cultures and abilities welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Come
early for an introduction to world percussion and rhythms, stay for the
in-the-moment, music-making magic!

$10-15 includes use of drums (sliding scale--pay what you can or suggest a
barter/trade, no one turned away).

Location: Drummm Palace—5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (in Temescal, 1/2
block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the
Red Sea).

***RHYTHM SISTERS DRUMMING FOR WOMEN & GIRLS***
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday—Oct. 11th, Oct. 25th, Nov. 8th, Nov. 29th**,
Dec. 6th, Dec. 20th…
(**Note: Due to Thanksgiving holiday, group will meet on the fifth Weds.
of November instead of the fourth)
7:00-8:30pm
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

A special night of drumming for our sisters, mothers and daughters. A
little bit of instruction and away we will go on a facilitated rhythm
journey to places unknown. A great way to find your “voice” on the drum,
connect with others, release stress, and have so much fun you won’t
believe it.

No experience necessary. Drums available or bring your own. All ages,
cultures and abilities welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

$10-15 includes use of drums (sliding scale--pay what you can or suggest a
barter/trade, no one turned away).

Location: Drummm Palace—5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (in Temescal, 1/2
block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the
Red Sea).

About the Facilitator...
Jeni Swerdlow is a dynamic and engaging percussionist, drum
facilitator, artist, educator and performer. She is a Registered Art
Therapist (ATR) with over 10 years of experience working creatively
with groups and 15 years of experience working with youth and people
with special needs.
Jeni is the founder of Drummm programs, which feature drum circles,
workshops, school programs and performances to a vast array of
communities and venues. She has been introducing drumming to
professional, educational, therapeutic, cultural and recreational
communities and events in the U.S. and abroad with overwhelmingly
positive results.
Jeni has studied West African drumming, dance and drum circle
facilitation extensively, including training in Senegal, West Africa.
Bringing enthusiasm and creativity to any event, Jeni is sensitive to
the needs of the group and able to work with people of all ages,
backgrounds and abilities. Jeni’s passion for drumming is matched only
by her playful spirit and commitment towards building community.

DRUMMM...Empowering communities through rhythm & play!
Jeni Swerdlow, ATR
510.316.2850
jeni@drummm.com
www.drummm.com

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Magnets and Drumming: something new?

2006-09-21T07:52:10Z

Members of the Frame Drumming and Middleeastern Music tribes please forgive me
for the redundancy of this cross post.

I have been having a lot of fun with the very powerful magnets that are being used
as percussion instruments (I got mine at Rhythm Fusion and Pay Per Vision in Santa Cruz).

First I took the magnets and put them on either side of a flat ride cymbal. The cymbal itself
is not magnetic but the magnets are so powerful that they will stick to each other even though the
cymbal is in between them.

When you strike the surface of the cymbal with a stick, the force of the impact will tend to throw anything
off the cymbal (how a riveted cymbal works normally). In this case the 'opposite reaction' to the strike
is mitigated by the power of the magnet and the effect is that the magnets will oscillate rapidly causing
a crude riveted sound.

That was interesting, but then I tried it on a small, tonal 10" flat wind gong. If I play the gong with a soft mallet,
the force is not great enought cause a buzzing sound but the osciallation is enough that it 'plays' the gong.
furthermore, depending on whether I hit the magnets directly, the magnets will move across the wind gong
moving across the nodal points which radically effects the percieved pitch of the gong.
If I hit the magnet laterally (parallel to the flat surface of the gong) the magnets will not only travel across the
gong but they will also curve at the last moment and really oscillate more strongly.

The resulting sound is beautiful, exotic and haunting (a rather straight young worker at the local Bagelry, said that the sound
was weird and creepy.............lol)

I can all just shake the gong up and down in the direction of gravitational pull and the magnets' movement will 'play' the gong.

********

tonight I also found a new packaging of the magnets that have cube shapes in slightly different sizes. They come 8 to a package.
I tried them on a small metal, headed tambourine that I had just bought (for a mere $10 at the local Unicef store) and they accidentally stuck to the jingles of the tambourine, completely rendering them silent.

I realized that this means that any tambourine can become a jingleless frame drum (in this case tuned low like a kanjira)
in a matter of seconds.

Tomorrow I'm going to the harware store to buy some different sizes of magnets to see what effect they have on any of the percussion instruments that I have that are magnetic. I imagine if I can find small enough magnets that I might be able to really change the resonance of typical tambourine jingles........this would be nice because sometimes it's cool to have a tambourine that isn't really ringy.
I have some tambourine jingles that are wafer thin tin and they make the coolest and very, very dry sound.

In a weird way, it's a little like adding distortion acoustically to these instruments, as long as the magnets are't so powerful
to make the jingle die out altogether.

I'll keep y'all posted with the results of my new experiment. It's just the latest in my obsession with doing things to drums and cymbals that make them rattle. I'll write later about my experiments with large industrial chains. I got some fun stuff going on with those experiments.

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FREE World Percussion Clinic Sat. Sept. 23 in Oakland

2006-09-14T17:36:28Z

Hello Friends of Percussion:

My name is Robert (also called Bobby in the Brazilian music scene) Wallace. I'm a percussionist in Oakland, CA and this is my FIRST POST to any tribe!!

My background is in West African dance, Afro-Brazilian percussion and dance, and soul, funk and gospel music. My full bio (if you are interested): http://www.totalrhythm.com/about.html

I'm expanding my teaching and offering a FREE WORLD PERCUSSION CLINIC on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Oakland. Details below. Please join me in this free community event as we explore the rhythms of the world!

FREE WORLD PERCUSSION CLINIC:

Do you know the difference between soca and samba? Can you tell a surdo from an
udu? Do you know what makes a cuica cry?

Here is your chance to answer these and many, many more questions about world
music and world rhythms. And it's ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Presented by Robert “Bobby” Wallace** (Click here for Robert's bio:
http://www.totalrhythm.com/about.html )

In this FREE World Percussion Clinic, Robert will play and demonstrate
basic technique on the following world percussion instruments: surdo, chekere
agogo, caxixi, pandeiro, talking drum, rebolo, djembe, tambourim, ganza, cuica,
congas, bongos, clave, shak-shak, gangogui, udu.

Robert will share rhythms from Jamaica, Africa, Brazil, Trinidad, the USA, and
Cuba. Cultural backgrounds and insights will be shared for each rhythm and
instrument and ALL ATTENDEES WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO “SAMPLE” THE INSTRUMENTS!

The Details:

FREE WORLD PERCUSSION CLINIC:

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006
1:00pm - 2:15pm both days

WHERE: Temescal Arts Center
511 48th Street
Oakland, CA

Cost: ABSOLUTELY FREE! No registration required.
Just show up ready to learn about world percussion. Family friendly.

For more info. about Robert and Total Rhythm:
http://www.totalrhythm.com.

For a complete list of Fall 2006 School of World Percussion Classes:
http://www.totalrhythm.com/school.html#small

In The Flow,

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WEIRD PERCUSSION Tribe formed, come join

2006-09-07T03:00:42Z

WEIRD PERCUSSION TRIBE formed
tribes.tribe.net/weirdpercussion

Today in a hardware store, I found myself staring at a whole display full of magnets of different sizes
while waiting for some keys to be made for me. Because lately I"ve been on this kick to take normal
cymbals and gongs and extract new sounds out of them, I've been fascinated by putting chaing and
other rattles on them.

Anway, I have three sets of these super magnets that you throw in the air to make weird buzzing sounds as
they attract to each other when it occured to me that it might be really cool to put each one of these
magnets on opposite sides of a cymbal. Sure enough, you can cause some really cool faux distortion
sounds out of the cymbals.

Then I tried it on a small pitched wind gong. I struck the gong and then moved the magnets and got the
coolest sound to come out of it.

I just wanted to share it with someone and realized that there was no place to officially do so at Tribe,
so I decided to start the WEIRD PERCUSSION TRIBE.

Come join me if it sounds interesting. tribes.tribe.net/weirdpercussion

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drum stick striking force

2006-08-24T23:17:27Z

Hello,
I am designing a drumming machine so that a child with a motor skill disability can participate in a drumming session in his pre school class. The machine will have a pressure sensitive button which will cause a drumstick to strike a drum. I have had trouble finding the average force or speed that a drumstick strikes a drum. My design will have a rotary solenoid which will be attached to a drum stick holder. I need to know the force or velocity that an average drumstick strikes a drum so that i can determine the torque needed for the solenoid. Any suggestions or links to web sites that could help me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
john

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Sacred Fire Circle Magic on the Playa!! One Night Only!!

2006-08-18T18:01:10Z

BURNINGMAN 2006
2nd ANNUAL SACRED FIRE CIRCLE ALCHEMY
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Start: 11pm Wednesday, 8/30
Conclusion: Sunrise, Thursday 8/31

Since the dawn of time, human beings have gathered
around the fire to drum, sing, trance dance and to
weave magic in the light of fire. This year's BM theme
of "The Future: Hope and Fear", offers each of us the
opportunity to powerfully invoke our hopes for the
future and to cast our fears and those beliefs that do
not serve us into this alchemical fire.

We use the word Sacred in the title of this Experience
to infer deep, deep levels of gratitude and respect for each
other, for ourselves and for life. You are encouraged
to explore, maintain and/or cultivate whatever
worldviews work for you, so long as they are mutually
respectful of everyone in the circle.

We will provide this sacred space in the same general
Playa locations last year's all-night Sacred Fire Circle -
approximately 300 yards to the Southeast of the spine
(visualize 2 o‚clock on the dial), a few minutes
bicycle ride beyond the Temple).

Please bring:
drums/percussion instruments (we will have a lockable
trailer at the Circle on Wednesday so as to facilitate
early delivery of drums), warm clothes and enough
water and food to keep yourself nourished. The Sacred
Fire Circle is a potent cauldron for making real-world
magic! Please join us.

For more info: johnny@peakexperience.cc
Jeff@McBridemagic.com

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Rhythmic Roots: HUGE Drum Circle in New Orleans Aug. 27!

2006-08-16T22:52:15Z

Rhythmic Roots: HUGE Drum Circle in New Orleans Aug. 27!

Please spread the word to all drummers everywhere!

Be a part of the healing of New Orleans on the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Join us and help revive and honor the musical culture of New Orleans. Thousands of drummers from all over the world will gather at historic Congo Square on Sunday, August 27 for this FREE all-star event.

Featured guests will include:
- Ken "Afro" Williams' Drum Circle
- Cyril Neville & Tribe 13
- Voice of the Wetlands All-stars featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville,
Monk Boudreaux, Anders Osborne, and others
- Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band
- Soul Rebels Brass Band
- Big Chief Victor Harris
- Big Chief Markeith Tero

But the soul of the event will be you - drummers from near and far, pro and non, on drums, claves, maracas, tambourines - bring whatever helps you find your groove! Travel to New Orleans and help support the local economy!

Rhythmic Roots @ Congo Square is presented by Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps continues to respond to profound needs along the Gulf Coast, bolstering nonprofits serving children and evacuees, helping New Orleans neighborhoods plot their return and promoting cultural events and programs that support children's emotional recovery. (http://www.mercycorps.org/)

For more info on this event, updates and more join us at:

http://groups.myspace.com/rhythmicroots

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Santana's percussion section clinic in the South Bay august 13th

2006-08-05T07:51:59Z

members of santana's rhythm section (raul rekow - congas, karl perazzo - timbales bongos, armando perazza - congas) will be giving a clinic at guitar showcase in campbell sunday august 13th at 1:30 pm. tickets are $5 and it will last about two hours or so. these are the best in the business .
http://www.guitarshowcase.com for directions and more info.

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BURNING MAN MUSE? CALLING OUT to BRING THE FIRE

2006-08-03T00:44:29Z

After a weekend of fires and alchemy, I am really wanting to see the MUSE come to life on the Playa. 4 Years ago a group of us brought the sacred fires for four nights onto the playa in this container we create of love and magic and it was SO ROCKIN... we had an average of 500 people a night and truly blissful dawns holding hands and still going strong...

I am calling out: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING TO BRING a sacred playground of sound, movement and intention to the PLAYA, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH. There is a small CALI crew coming forth, and I know we can get this together. Again, it will be about you bringing what you can: The supply list is still on the discussion posts on the Magical Mystical Muse tribe site: and wood, benches, torches, etc WILL BE NEEDED for sure.

My intention is to do atleast 2 nights, and possibly 3 nights of fires. There is another group doing one night, and I want to be sure it's NOT on that night so that we are all respected and have space to bring it out without competing in any way. They are great folks and I want to be at that fire too!

Be in touch, and spread the word please.
Love and light

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FireDrums IV Sept 28 - Oct 1

2006-07-31T00:38:20Z

http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/9b3ffac0-4268-43ff-ab20-62784aa1490e
Please check out this thread and join us for the 4th FireDrums gathering in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains September 28th thru October 1st.

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2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal : Join us!

2006-07-01T02:15:38Z

2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal : 2006 Arts in the Mountains : Summer Music and Arts Festival
Music Education : International Music Performance: Community Spirit : Service
Saint Francis University : Loretto, PA
August 3, 4, 5, 6 2006

MUSIC EDUCATION : LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS:
SUMMER RHYTHM RENEWAL ™ Directed by Jim Donovan

The 2006 Summer Rhythm Renewal at Saint Francis University is a one of a kind, world-class educational event. Since 2004, the focus of this program has been to engage students as well as adult learners from all over the United States in a culturally rich, all-inclusive music program. Our programs are unique because they are based on the premise of enabling participants to learn, engage and perform with some of the world's top performer/educators in the field of World Music regardless of prior musical experience. Our philosophy is that students learn best in a completely hands-on, relaxed, safe environment without the pressure of being perfect. Beginners are warmly welcomed. We even provide the instruments. This program is built for adults over 18.

Workshops include:
The Yoga of Drum and Chant : Transformative sacred chant and ecstatic drumming workshop
West African Drumming : Songs, rhythms, cultural lessons, techniques, concepts
Central African Drumming: Songs, rhythms, cultural lessons, techniques, concepts
North Indian Classical Drumming : The Tabla : Interactive Performance master class for everyone
Middle Eastern Drumming: Songs, rhythms, techniques, concepts
Australian Didgeridoo: Songs, techniques, concepts
The Community Drum Circle: Joyful Music Making for Everyone
Private lessons and Consultations available with select faculty (Additional fee applies)

International Faculty:
Jim Donovan : Pittsburgh, PA : International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founding member of multi-platinum band Rusted Root)/Saint Francis faculty, Director of the new Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble.

Elie Kihonia : Democratic Republic of Congo : Master Drummer/Multi Instrumentalist, international performance teaching and recording artist. Founder of Afrika Yetu, WACongo and UMOJA African Arts Companies.

Jim DiSpirito: Pittsburgh, PA: Percussionist, composer, teacher and recording artist/producer. Former percussionist for Rusted Root. Percussion ensemble director/Eden Christian Academy (Pittsburgh); Rhythm & Performance workshop director/Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh). Owner/Hillside recording studio (Pittsburgh).

Daveed Korup : Charlotte, NC: Master Percussionist/ Composer/ Author/ International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founder of Drumfest! World Percussion education programs.

Sogbety Diomande : Ivory Coast : Master Drummer/Sacred Masked Stilt Dancer/ Performer Ballet National de Cote d’ Ivoire/Lead Djembe, Jimmy Buffett World Tour 2002

Maureen "Moe" : Allentown, PA : Community Drum Facilitator : Women's Drumming

Mike Deaton : Harrisonburg, VA : Community Drum Facilitator : Children's music

Jim Gagnon : Charlottesville, Va : Didgeridu performer/teacher/builder : Sound Therapist

PROGRAM COST: 275.00 (plus the cost of 1 credit if your are taking the class for credit)
On campus housing is available starting at 37.00 per day.
Meals are $7 each (Buffet style, quite good!).

A very limited number of private consultations with select faculty are available at $75 per hour.

*Those who wish to take this program for University credit or Act 48 credit please contact the
Office of Continuing Education for credit pricing and information.

To Register contact the Office of Continuing Education
Phone: 814-472-3012
oce@mail.francis.edu
www.RhythmRenewal.com

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Exploring Middle Eastern Rhths with Mary Ellen Donald

2006-06-30T21:43:48Z

Join percussionist Mary Ellen Donald in this hands-on workshop that explores Middle Eastern rhythms through chanting, hand clapping, body percussion, and some playing of the doumbec, frame drum, and tambourine. The July 16th workshop will focus on rhythms from Algeria, Morocco, the Sudan, and Egypt, including "The Gathering Rhythm", made popular by the late Hamza El Din. The August 6th workshop will focus on the rhythms of the Arabian Peninsula and Iraq.

Sundays, July 16 and August 6
1-4pm
CIIS Main Building, San Francisco
preregister by July 7 (for July 16 class) or by July 28 (for August 6 class)
$115/100 preregister by July 7 for both classes

contact CIIS: 415-575-6175 or www.ciis.edu/publicprograms

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PHOENIX FIRE August 10-13, 2006 - Santa Cruz Mountains CA

2006-06-29T23:40:33Z

PHOENIX FIRE August 10-13, 2006
Register Now Before Prices Go Up!
www.firefamilygathering.org/phoenixfire

Greetings Fire Friends,

This is your friendly reminder that PHOENIX FIRE is
less than two months away! Our sense of sweet
anticipation is growing as folks continue to sign up
for THREE nights of spirited singing, dancing, drumming.
Join us in a sacred soul journey under the redwoods,
witnessing each other's beauty by the light of the sacred fire,
riding the rhythm through the night and
emerging transformed with the dawn. We invite you,
old friends and new, to join us for this dynamic new gathering in
the mountains of Santa Cruz, CA. Together,
we'll create a powerful space of transformation
and healing as we witness the phoenix reborn,
and the emergence of the Fire Family Tribe.

If you haven't yet registered for this exciting event, now is the time to do so!
You can still get the standard registration price by going to
www.firefamilygathering.org/register. July 15 is the LAST day to register
at these rates. And remember, if you locked in an early rate with
a 50% deposit before May 15, you will need to pay the balance by July 15
or late rates will apply.

Now is the time to manifest your intention to
join us in co-creating a community-centered
container for authentic self _expression.
Come awaken to your highest potential.
Be part of a circle of artists, healers, teachers,
and friends that honor each other as authentic
and sacred human beings. Lend your voice to
a new vision of community ownership and cooperation
as it unfolds around the flames. Opening our hearts,
sharing our gifts, we will weave a celebration
of spirituality and creativity as our common birthright,
accessible to all.

Phoenix Fire will happen August 10-13 in the Santa Cruz Mtns. For
more information and to register, stop by the Serpent's Kiss in Santa
Cruz at 703 Pacific Avenue, call 831-423-5477 or register online at
www.firefamilygathering.org. Email: info@firefamilygathering.org

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Ideas needed--- for a Drumming workshop for children

2006-06-25T16:59:03Z

Hiya Drummers on Tribe~

I teach babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Kindermusik. Prior to teaching, I played drums for years in various bands.

The director at the school where I teach has asked me to create a DRUMMING workshop for kids ages 9-12 and teach it in the future.

As I work on creating a course outline, I could really use some fresh and inspiring ideas. I really want for this drum workshop to be a fun and amazing experience for the kids... so with that in mind, I invite you all to participate in my brainstorm! Please chime in and add ideas to this thread as you wish...

-What should be covered in a 75 minute class that meets once a week for five weeks?

-Home materials? Can anyone recommend a good drumming book? (Hand Drumming)

- What are some good drumming themed **crafts** or instrument making activity could we do?

- What is the best (and funnest) approach to teaching kids this age how to play in an 'ensemble'?

- Are there resources or examples of group drumming lesson plans for children online for me to refer to?

- Has anyone else here taught a drumming workshop for children? What are your thoughts and experiences?

Thanks in advance to anyone replies!

-bam

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Two DYNAMIC PERCUSSIONISTS needed

2006-06-15T14:48:22Z

We are a working band that plays Celtic / Medieval / Rock style music. We are pretty unique and because of that we are getting lots of interest and bookings for festivals. We are based in NEW ENGLAND.

What we need are TWO very DYNAMIC percussionists to underpin and drive our sound to the next level.

You should be able to play Doumbek, Djembe, Bodhran, Riq, Congas, Cajon, Tenor, Davul etc. etc. etc. (either all or some of the above).

You should be creative and imaginative, be able to "move" on stage (put on a show), have your own transport, be reliable and be able to travel and work on a (fairly) regular basis. We want to create a BIG SOUND, are you up for it? Ever heard Corvus Corax? Wicked Tinkers? Albannach? If you have you'll have some idea of what to expect.

Does this sound like you? If so, drop me a line with links to mp3s and tell us about yourself.

Thanks!

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DREAMTIME: DRUM & Dance Magic

2006-06-14T17:54:44Z

Check out tribes.tribe.net/magicalmysticalmuse and if you're going to be at DREAMTIME, please be in touch, we need your support and love to bring this to life!

The Magical Mystical Muse Tribe is a space for sharing related to the creation of a unique cultural contribution that is truly "ours" to claim, to shape and to pass on to the future. It has roots in every culture, and expands us beyond the boundaries of any one "tradition" or practice by bringing them all into one space to UNITE and go beyond any specific practice to create something fresh and in the moment where spirit truly lives. It's foundation is musical expression through drumming, dance and "tribal" elements.

The Magical Mystical Muse is a transformational process where each individual is empowered to bring their own voice and offering to a circle of other beings who are committed to supporting each other through artistic expressions of the muse in all it's forms. It is about being witnessed, being heard, listening, and observing. It is about empowering as you are being empowered, healing and ultimately UNITY IN LOVE!

Musers are conscious co-creators of this transformational container consisting of sound, movement, spoken word, art, magic, and more. The muse lives through us as the human instrument of the divine.

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"Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie" on KPFA SUN night at 10 pm.

2006-06-10T13:31:24Z

"Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie"
on KPFA SUN night at 10 pm.

How does a woman who is profoundly deaf become a Grammy Award-winning musician?
This question is the impetus for a whirlwind trip around the world to
experience life
through the passionate words and vibrant experiences of renowned percussionist
Evelyn Glennie.

"Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie,"
the new film by Thomas Riedelsheimer, director of "Rivers and Tides,"
will be showcased on SUN on KPFA-FM at 10 pm with host Jane Heaven
on Sunday Night Live/ Discreet Music.
KPFA streams to the web at KPFA.org

The film is visual poetry.
The radio presentation will be a sound scape experience.
Out soon on DVD.

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SpiritFire, upstate NY - Ecstatic Dance, Rhythm, and Inspirational Improvisation. last 3 days to register at the regular rate

2006-06-03T15:03:09Z

Greetings!

Decided you're taking the leap and joining the mystical, inspiring co-created gathering of music, movement, voice, Seva, and the Mysteries on July 5-9 in upstate NY?

Join amazing musicians, inspired dancers, and open-hearted artists, ritualists, and just good folks from around the country, Australia (and even the Netherlands!) for a wonderful long weekend of fire circles and blissful community.

This is the time to register. Save $15 on registration (which includes yummy food lovingly prepared by our Sufi hosts) by registering online by midnight, June 5th, or by postmarking your mail-in registration by that same date.

Online registration (as well as the link to download the mail-in forms) is at spiritfirefestival.org/register.php

To see a list of workshops/presenters: spiritfirefestival.org/events.php

For an idea of our fire circles, see: spiritfirefestival.org/events.php

And for affinity groups: spiritfirefestival.org/events.php

Enjoy the exploration, and see you soon!

Josselyne

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African drum seminar - LA

2006-05-12T23:20:06Z

This is going to be a good class. May 20, 3 PM

whisperingmoon.org/rhythm.htm

Cory

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