About this Event
This is more than just a drumming class — it’s an experience!
Join us for 5 joyful sessions where we reconnect with ourselves and others, grow together, learn the story of Senegalese drumming culture, and the strengthen our sense of community through the power of rhythm.
*Improve yourself.
*Grow deeper knowledge of Senegalese drumming styles + culture
*Reconnect with others
*Share joy, energy, and positive vibes.
Every beat brings us closer. Every rhythm builds connection. Every session creates a space to grow, laugh, and celebrate together.
Class will take place on Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm @ d'griot cafe+gallery
- 11/11 - 11/18 - 11/25 - 12/2 - 12/9
****There is a kids corner if you need to bring young people
****All supplies will be included
****Cafe is closed at start of class, but can take pre-orders. Doors open at 6pm.
Tickets:
- $125 for all 5 courses! Save $25 by paying ahead
- $30 for Drop in
- Request for Community Funded Tickets - not gauranteed, yet will look into funding for folks that cant afford it. If you are interested in donating to the Community Funded Tickets. contact [email protected]
- If interested in paying via cashapp or cash at the door, please email [email protected]
More about Sangue:
Sangue is a Senegalese Drum Master and teacher. He began fabricating Djembes over twenty years ago, and has been playing professionally for the past sixteen. Sangue has collaborated with musicians all over the world, and has performed in West Africa and Europe. He has hosted workshops in Senegal, Berlin, and Rome, where he taught serious students of the Djembe and those who simply wanted to learn something new and have a good time. A musician, dancer, and raconteur Sangue uses storytelling through the Djembe and Tama to build interpersonal relationships among his students.
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about d'griot cafe
d'griot (“duh-gree-o”) is a folk holistic wellness cafe, gallery, and herb shoppe that amplifies more light in the 'hood; offering transformational moments to be seen, dream, and cultivate resilient community wellness.
vision:
Named in honor of African storytellers and urban slang, d’griot cafe is a healing experience of story; stories of our ancestors, the magic in the present, and our intent for the future.
We support folks on their holistic journey of the mind, body, and spirit. We offer natural medicinal products, nutrient food and beverage, gallery, creative events, coaching, retreats, and a space to inspire the whole family.
We gather around the values of black, brown, local, and sustainable.
We are intentional about creating authentic beautiful spaces to share stories, activate our creativity, educate one another, map toward our goals, and support one another to see the beauty in ourselves to fly.
We are building spaces across Philadelphia that need access to community wellness cultivation as well as outside the city on land to offer rest, retreat, and re-connection.
Contact us if you have any questions -- [email protected]
Follow us @dgriot.philly
Space is available to rent your event! see website for details
Event venue & nearby stays
d'griot gallery, 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, United States
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