There is a brief chapter on snare drum rudiments and rudimental
drumming, much of which is taken up simply with lists of rudiment names.
The greatest European influence on
drumming and dancing is found in the region of Azuero.
"Through the use of
drumming, Cairo Drums duplicates the same principles that are used to create unity among tribes in a corporate environment," he elaborates.
"I am on a mission to get rhythm back out there, to bring about thriving communities, especially with the rates of unemployment and low morale."
Drumming dates back to 600 BC and is the easiest form of creating rhythm.
Native American Elder, Wovoka, opened the
drumming event by describing the Ceremony for the Future of the World's Children.
"To me,
drumming is all about community and connection," she said.
Olatunji was able to blend the different styles of African, Afro-Cuban and Caribbean
drumming into something new that represented the spread of African culture throughout the Diaspora.
Rita Lopienski, MA, RMT, CAC, director of leisure services, has introduced
drumming to the residents at Beacon Hill Retirement Center, a CCRC in Lombard, Illinois.
The
drumming and singing intensify until all the energy of the entire powwow is magnified and focused on the drum, the dancers and the eagle whistle carrier.
Whether in Africa, South America, Asia, the Middle East or North America, indigenous people incorporated
drumming into celebrations, rituals and healing.
A California company is
drumming up support for the environment, one dollar at a time.
To enrich and personalize the drum-making journey, I incorporate films on dance and
drumming. I show students drums made from many countries, tribes and cultures.