Learn How To Play Authentic African Percussive Instruments

In countries like South Africa, music and rhythm are as large a part of everyday life as conversation, cooking, or walking about. The stories portrayed through drumming acknowledge and celebrate marriage, child-rearing, the changing seasons, healing, hunting, and the planting and harvesting of crops. West African people have a song or dance for almost every aspect of daily existence. Many are hundreds of years old and are still performed precisely as they were by their ancestors.

Marie Mendelow is from South Africa and honors the authentic integrity of West African musical arts by bringing the drum and percussion music of Africa for the enjoyment of people of all ages. In classes at the Nashua Community Music School or in workshops brought to your school or workplace, Marie shares her knowledge and appreciation of these traditions by celebrating these beautiful and ancient music forms with various audiences. Marie leads these workshops and performances and brings great understanding and awareness of Africa's cultural heritage! These African drumming workshops are available for people of all ages and abilities.

Contact Marie for more information on the African drumming workshops. Marie also offers African drumming birthday parties.