Pam Nishikawa has taught beginning and intermediate djembe classes in Whittier for the past sixs years, Santa Barbara and Ventura for four years, and at Motherland Music in Los Angeles. She was also leader of the popular all-woman drum group A Joyful Noise in Santa Barbara.



MOMMY, DADDY, AND ME DRUM CIRCLE AT RAGAZZI



Saturday, January 24 from 11 a.m. to Noon


Ragazzi Artistic Lounge, 12918 Hadley between Greenleaf and Comstock
Drums and percussion toys are provided.

Experience the joy and improvisation of group playing. No prior experience necessary. Enthusiasm and a willingness to listen to others while also playing is all that's required.

$12, children under 5 free. Note: ANYONE should come, not just mommies and daddies.
For more information and to reserve a drum, please call Pam at 562-665-7211.



COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE



Saturday, February 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.


Ragazzi Artistic Lounge, 12918 Hadley between Greenleaf and Comstock
Drums and percussion toys are provided, or bring your own. All types of hand drums are welcomed (congas, cajon, djembe, etc., bells, shakers, etc.)

No prior experience necessary. Let's see what rhythms we come up with!

$12, children under 5 free.
For more information, please call Pam at 562-665-7211. Call to reserve a drum.



DRUM CIRCLE PARTIES

Have a party coming up? I can bring the drums, percussion toys and a few drummers to get you rocking! In a park or at your place, we'll be sure to get your guests grooving. Kids love drums...and so do adults. Better than making uncomfortable small talk and just getting loaded! we can adapt to the mood of your party...quiet, soothing rhythms or rollicking rocking, you decide.

Please call 626-961-5453 for a quote.



INTERESTING DJEMBE & DRUMMING LINKS:

MOTHERLAND MUSIC

Culver City, CA
Dan Rice sells all kinds of African drums and musical instruments including djembes, dunun, balafon, and drum bags. Excellent drum repairs too!

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LOS ANGELES EVENTS

Compiled by Anne Graham, this is a smorgasbord of everything in drumming and dance in the LA area. Classes, events, go see it.

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PASADENA DRUM CIRCLE

Grant Park
1200 Cordova Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106

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DJEMBE & MANDE MUSIC RESOURCE AND REFERENCE PAGE

Michael Wall of Hawaii has put together a site just loaded with info, including:

- Books and Magazines On Various Drum Topics
- Books on the Culture of Drums and Drumming
- Books on General Rhythm, Percussion and Drum Topics
- Various Rhythmic Notation Catalogs On-line
- Rhythm of the Month Sites
- Books on Drum and Percussion Construction
- Drum and Percussion Related Magazines
- Instructional Books, Tapes, CDs, and Videos on Mande Style Drumming
- Kids Resources
- Activity Books
- Song Books
- Instrument Construction
- Background
- Videos
- Mailing Lists and Newsgroups

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DJEMBE LIST FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) TABLE OF CONTENTS

The djembe-l is a newsgroup devoted to the djembe! Neat, huh? Enjoy all of the information that is presented at their site.

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