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2021 Recap

January 8, 2022 By

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Djembe Zoom Classes

Thank you students for your participation, your passion, your steadfastness, your friendship, and your vulnerability. And for your willingness to try something new and stick with it!

I am in awe of you all and so grateful to have you as students!  What a year it has been on ZOOM!  Thank you for hanging in with me!

Love to all!

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Conundrums  20th Anniversary

20 Years! What an amazing, rockin’, extraordinary drumming journey we have been on!  We are sisters of the djembe who have worked, played, loved, supported, encouraged, and celebrated in so many ways! Members have come and gone but “once a ConunDrum always a ConunDrum”.

The rhythms of the Mandingue from West Africa have taken us on a magical ride over these years. We are so grateful for all our teachers on the way.  The gigs have been phenomenal and the people extraordinary!

We are so thankful.  Thanks to everyone who have supported us, loved us, and played with us over the years.

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Mamady Keita 1950-2021

Remembering our teacher…

When you were a small boy in the your village, the soothsayer told your mama that you would grow up and do great things for the world. You, my teacher, indeed, did just that.

You helped make this world a better place by using your great talent as an Initiated Grandmster Djembefola to bring people together in love globally.  You enriched our lives by teaching us about the Mandingue, their culture and history through the djembe. This helped to bridge gaps between cultures and taught us to love one another and play with one another regardless of race, gender, color, and age.

I love you Mamady Keita and always will.  You are in my heart and soul forever.  Thank you Baba for everything. I will continue to play the music to best of my ability with you by my side

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Drum Classes – February 2022

January 7, 2022 By

HOW-TO for Online Classes

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $75  for the 5-class series (no refunds or carry-overs).  Register & pay via Paypal (see link below).
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 

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Monday evenings
January 24 – February 28

(NO CLASS – Feb 14th)

Beginner
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

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Wednesday mornings

January 26 – February 23

Intermediate

10:30 am – 11:45 pm

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Wednesday evenings
January 26 – February 23

Intermediate
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

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PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN PERSON.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED AND OUTDOORS ONLY WEATHER PERMITTING.

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Register & pay at

https://www.paypal.me/drumrise

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2021 CLASSES

October 5, 2021 By

HOW-TO for Online Classes

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $60 for the 5-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
 

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Tuesday evenings

October 19 – November 16

Beginner Djembe

6:00-7:00pm

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Wednesday mornings

October 20 – November 17

Intermediate

10:30am – 11:30am


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Wednesday evenings

October 20 – November 17

Intermediate 

7:00-8:00pm

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PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN PERSON.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED AND OUTDOORS ONLY WEATHER PERMITTING.

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Register & pay at

https://www.paypal.me/drumrise

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

September 2021 Classes

August 18, 2021 By

HOW-TO for Online Classes

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $36 for the 3-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
 

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Tuesday evenings

September 14, 21, 28

Beginner Djembe

6:00-7:00pm

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Wednesday mornings

September 15, 22, 29

Intermediate

10:30am – 11:30am


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Wednesday evenings

September 15, 22, 29

Intermediate 

7:00-8:00pm

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PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN PERSON.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED AND OUTDOORS ONLY WEATHER PERMITTING.

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Register & pay at

https://www.paypal.me/drumrise

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Classes – June 2021

May 28, 2021 By

For June, we are having special 2-hour workshops intead of weekly classes. The workshops provide an in-depth focus on a traditional rhythm – its song, solo phrases and FUN! Please join us!

 

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $25 per workshop (minimum class size required). Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)

 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
  

June Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

2-Hour Workshop

JUNE 14

6:30-8:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Tuesday late afternoon

2-Hour Workshop

JUNE 22

5 – 7:00 pm

Beginner Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

2-Hour Workshop

JUNE 9

10:00am-12 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

2-Hour Workshop

JUNE 30

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Spring 2021 – May Classes

April 1, 2021 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $48 for the 4-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
  

May Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

4-class series

MAY 3 – 24

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Tuesday late afternoon

4-class series

MAY 4 – 25

5 – 6:00 pm

Beginner Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

4-class series

MAY 5 – 26

10:30-11:30 am

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4-class series

MAY 5- 26

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Classes – March 2021

March 1, 2021 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $48 for the 4-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
  

March

Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

4-class series

March 8-29

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Tuesday late afternoon

4-class series

March 9-30

5 – 6:00 pm

Beginner Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

4-class series

March 10-31

10:30-11:30 am

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4-class series

March 10-31

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Revisiting Drumming for Peace, Joy, and Unity!

January 8, 2021 By

Eleven Atlanta West African Drum/Dance/Sekere ensembles along with families and friends came together to play the music from the Mandingue of West Africa! Each ensemble chose a rhythm to start/end and all joined in. You could hear the rhythms of Kuku! Sinte! Djole! Sunun! Djansa! Mendiani! And much more!! So much energy! So much Joy!

It started in the fall of 2017 and was so successful it has became an annual event! 2020 was cancelled due to the virus. We are hoping Fall of 2021! Happy New Year!

Classes_- February 2021

January 7, 2021 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $48 for the 4-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
 
 

February

Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

4 -class series

February 1-22

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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NEW BEGINNER CLASS

Tuesday late afternoon

4 -class series

February 2-23

5 – 6:00 pm

Beginner Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

4 class series

February 3-24

10:30-11:30 am

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4 class series

February 3-24

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Drum Classes – September & October

August 25, 2020 By

 

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $15 per class or $60 for the 4-wk series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 

September – October

Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

4 week series

September 7-28

October 5-26

7:00 – 8:15pm

All levels Djembe/Dunun

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Tuesday evenings

4 week series

September 8-29

October 6-27

6:00 – 7:15pm

Beginner Class

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Wednesday mornings

4 week series

September 9-30

October 7-28

10:30am – 11:45am

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4 week series

September 9-30

October 7-28

6:30 – 7:45pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

LaGrange Drummers

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Saturday afternoons

4 week series

September 5-25

October 10-31

3:00 – 4:15pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

SOWEGA Drummers

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Dunun Workshops

Dunun (Sangban, Kenkeni, and Dununba) are the melodic bass drums of the Mandingue drumming orchestra. These drums are traditionally played with a stick in one hand, striking the skin in and a metal striker in the other hand playing a bell. We’ll cover three dunun parts and accompanying bell parts for a traditional West African rhythm.

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Monday, September 14
Monday,  October 12

5:45 – 7 pm

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

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