Echoes of Africa with Diaspora Drumming
Tue, Jun 17
|Clarence Senior Center
Get ready to move to the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil! This dynamic performance follows the journey of music across continents - featuring call-and-response, traditional instruments, and lots of drumming fun.
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Clarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USA
About the event
🌍 Echoes of Africa with Diaspora Drumming
Kick off the summer with a high-energy, heart-pounding celebration of rhythm and culture! Echoes of Africa invites audiences of all ages to explore the powerful musical traditions of West Africa, Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil. Through live drumming, dynamic storytelling, and colorful cultural insights, professional musicians from Diaspora Drumming guide you on a musical journey across continents - tracing the roots of rhythm from village celebrations to modern-day street parades.
Kids (and adults!) will be clapping, singing, moving, and learning as they discover the power of call-and-response, improvisation, and the vibrant sounds of authentic, hand-crafted percussion instruments. It’s an unforgettable, immersive experience in music, movement, and heritage!
This one-of-a-kind performances is made possible thanks to generous support from The Cullen Foundation and the Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund.