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A drum circle is any group of people of any age playing (usually) hand-drums and percussion in a circle. Other instruments and dance are also incorporated into the drum circle.
Recently the term has also been used to designate a particular form of drum circle: a facilitated drum circle. A facilitated drum circle is a facilitated jam. Drums and/or percussion are handed out or already in place, and people come not to 'learn to drum' but simply to have fun playing together. The facilitator guides and encourages the participants to create exciting in-the-moment music. Some traditionalists frown on this practice.
Babatunde Olatunji God Father of Drumming
Then, out of nowhere, out of Africa, came Babatunde Olatunji, drummer, singer, sage. A strange stranger in a strange land, decades ago Baba introduced millions to the medicine of drumming.quest has spanned to today and found him many musicians as supporters (and collaborators) of his work, including John Coltrane, Carlos Santana, Taj Mahal and the Grateful Dead. His latest album, Love Drum Talk (on Chesky, 1997) earned him a Grammy nomination and a new generation of admirers.[http://www.furious.com/perfect/olatunji.html 2003 update: Sad news as Baba passed away in California on April 6th at the age of 76 from diabetes. He will be missed and he will be remembered. Arthur Hull has become the sage since Babatunde's passing.* Zorina Wolf was a student of Babatunde and frequently gives remembrance performances for free in his honor to bring drumming to the community that is not familar with his work.
Ta Ke Ti Na
A Bold New Way to Learn/Drumming
- Ta Ke Ti Na Drumming. The Ta Ke Ti Na Rhythm Pedagogics celebrates its 30st anniversary *
Since the first workshops in India and Europe Ta Ke Ti Na has been established in five continents and different workfields. Reinhard Flatischler and more than a hunderd students work permanently in Europe, the US, Australia, Latinamerica and Southafrica.
Ta Ke Ti Na is a musical process originated by Austrian percussionist Reinhard Flatischler a Member of Scientific Committee in the International Society for Music in Medicine. This is among some of first explorations into the area of music and healing. In California Patter Hatfield is exploring this very premise with veterans and within the prison population.
Cutting Edge Drum Circles
- Regional Drum Circle and Dance Links for the US and other countries.*
- Ta Ke Ti Na Drumming. The Ta Ke Ti Na Rhythm Pedagogics celebrates its 30st anniversary *
Solstice Drum Circles
Summer Solstice drum circles are growing throughout the world and many of the participants are of various faiths. The summer solstice is the day of the year with the longest daylight period and hence the shortest night. Winter Solstice drum circles are also growing in popularity.The day of the winter solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
Neopaganism
Neopagans have created another type of drum circle. At Neopagan festivals, people gather around a large bonfire, the drummers generally sitting on one side to encourage better listening. The musicians sit together and play while dancers dance and cirumambulate around the fire. Often, those present will stay and play throughout the night until dawn, treating the evening as a magical (or alchemical) working. Sound is not limited to drumming alone; there is also chanting, singing, poetry, and spoken word pieces. This type of drum circle is not usually facilitated.
References
- Soul Craft by Bill Plotkin (Ref. Forgotton Power of Rhythm Ta Ke TI Na)
- Play Sing Dance by Doug Goodkin
- The Art and Heart of Drum Circle by Christine Stevens
- The Forgotten Power of Rhythm by Reinhard Flatischler’s
- Returning to Health:With Dance, Movement & Imagery by Anna Halprin(Ref. Forgotton Power of Rhythm Ta Ke TI Na)
External Links
- Google Group For Drum Circles
- ~=:Drummers in Exile:=~- Weekly Drum, Dance and Poi in Toronto, Canada
- Fire Family Gathering's Phoenix Fire - Sacred Fire Circle in Santa Cruz, CA
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