DrumLady Summer Performances and Classes!

Upcoming Events!


Bele Bele Rhythm Collective DEBUT!! July 4 7:30 p.m.
Come witness the debut performance of DC's own ALL-WOMEN's West African drumming performance group, the Bele Bele Rhythm Collective!

Created from scratch by local drummer and drum instructor Kristen Arant, the BBRC will stage its premiere performance on JULY 4th, 7:30 p.m. to open the Takoma Park Fireworks display at the Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd.

Arant, who has studied extensively the rhythms of Mandingue drum master Mamady Keita, chose the name after learning the rhythm and song "Bele Bele" at a 2-week drumming intensive with Mamady. The song is traditionally sang when a very important person or "big personality" comes to the village.

The BBRC is an intergenerational, diverse group of women from DC and surrounding areas who all share a passion for drumming, and will be performing tightly sewn compositions of polyrhythms on dun-uns and djembes, along with exciting breaks and contagious songs and accompanying dancers.

The performance, which includes rhythms such as Fanga, Kuku, Yankadi, and Bele Bele, is a celebration of the BBRC's unity and commitment to one another, to the art of West African drumming, and to spreading its joy and power to the community.

You don't wanna miss this!!!!
For more information, please visit www.drumlady.com



OMEGA SHOWS!!!
Friday, June 27th, Check out OmegaBand at Asylum! 2471 18th St NW in Adam's Morgan, near the intersection of 18th St and Columbia Rd. We've got the hottest set list yet planned for the night, and will be selling our 6-track CD for $5 - an incredible bargain for this amazing recording project whose time has come!

OmegaBand plays in HOT line-up July 11 - VELVET LOUNGE
It's the sure shot... please join us as we celebrate the release of H.R.(Human Rights) new album "Hey Wella" and as we welcome back skate punk legends McRad.
MUTINY! mainstays the Traumas are back with the sickness... their recording that is. And pick-up OmegaBand's new demo CD while you're at it.
Don't miss this one!
July, 11 2008 at MUTINY! w/ H.R.(Human Rights), McRad, & the Traumas @ Velvet Lounge
915 U St. N.W., Washington DC, Washington DC 20001
Cost : $8



REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER DRUMMING CLASSES!

I SUMMER Women's West African Drumming Classes for INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS at Emergence Community Arts Collective!!
733 Euclid St NW, Washington, DCShaw/Howard or U St Cardozo Metro. Ample Street Parking.

6 Sundays:
June 15, June 22, June 29 from 5-7 p.m.
July 13, July 20, July 27 from 4-6 p.m.

We will be learning a new Guinea rhythm with song and breaks from the Mamady repertoire: Beli Beli!

Cost: $20 per class to drop in, $15 per class if you sign up for all 6 weeks
Registration/Questions: Please email or call Kristen Arant to pre-register or inquire about the class: kristen@drumlady.com, 202-213-7810


II CIRCLE YOGA DRUMMING CLASS!
DrumLady teaches a Hand Drumming class at Circle Yoga! Class is open to both men and women! BEGINNERS WELCOME. Sundays, 12-1:15 p.m. from June 22-Aug 24. Sign up online! Registration is preferred but DROP-INS are also welcomed.


III WORKSHOP: Roll patterns for Intermediate Students! Aug 17, 5-8 p.m. at Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid St NW, Washington, DCShaw/Howard or U St Cardozo Metro. Ample Street Parking.

Sharpen your 4, 5 and 6 roll patterns on the djembe and learn how to incorporate them into rhythms and solo techniques! For Intermediate students.

Registration/Questions: Call or email Kristen Arant to pre-register or inquire about the workshop: kristen@drumlady.com or 202-213-7810. Cost: $35.