Friday Circle: West African rhythms

About this event

We you invite you to join us for our next Friday Drum Circle on Friday, Aug. 21, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. **ABOUT THE EVENT:** The circle is open to all backgrounds, genders and skill levels. You'll experience an evening of West African rhythms and hand drumming in a fun, dynamic, and exhilarating environment led by Dan. Register in advance or drop in. We accept digital payment through our website, Venmo or Paypal. We also accept exact change (we don't usually carry cash on hand) or check made out to the Women's Drum Center. Cost: $15 per participant Ages 16+ Register on our website: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-aug2026 All gender identities welcome to participate in our Friday Circle series which take place on the third Friday each month. No experience necessary. **REGISTRATION:** Register[ ](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-july2026)[here](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-aug2026)[:](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-july2026) https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-aug2026 **MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:** Dan has been an active member of the Twin Cities hand drumming scene for the past 20 years. His passion is studying and playing traditional West African djembe and djundjun rhythms, and for over 15 years he has taken lessons and workshops with such notables as Guinean drummers Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate', Fode' Bangoura, Sekou Conde, Abdoul Doumbia from Mali, and many other drummers from Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. He is a member of Mamady Keita's Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy, a detailed and comprehensive curriculum designed to train teachers on the knowledge of Malinke rhythms. He also studies traditional "village-style" drumming from the teachings of Malian drum master Sega Sidibe'. Additionally, Dan has studied with various U.S. drummers including Michael Markus, Paulo Mattioli, and locals Kenne Thomas and Brian Van Tassel. **GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:** Please be…