2008 Cooperman Drum Catalog available

Download the 2008 Cooperman Drum catalog from N. Scott Robinson's website: http://www.nscottrobinson.com/CoopermanFrameDrumCatalog07-08.pdf

Drumming in Marrakech

Here's a great video submitted by Pete Lockett, of folks street drumming. It's an amazing video showing the energy of street drumming.

Marimbata Cajon

OK, I'll admit that this drum has nothing what so ever to do with Middle Eastern drumming, but it's just sooo cool that I had to post a entry about this. It called a Marimbata Cajon and it's made by AfroRhythms in Santa Clara CA. Here's the link for the website: http://www.afrorhythms.com//product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=48

Pete Lockett Riq Solo

Check out Pete Lockett on this Riq solo:

Drum Lessons with Mike Fair

Mike Fair is teaching middle eastern drum lessons again in the San Francisco bay area, starting this month.

WHAT: Doumbek, Riqq classes and middle eastern rhythms
WHEN: 3 Wednesdays, OCT 17th, NOV 14th, DEC 12
TIME: Gather @ 7:15, Class: 7:30-9PM
COST: $15 per class
Details: Bring your own drum

WHERE: Khajulah’s Home Studio
609 Minor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(Between Downtown SJ and Willow Glen, near 280, Bird Exit. Easy access via public trannsportation: light rail and bus route 64)

To secure your space, please contact Patrice/Khajulah: patrice-khajulah AT excite DOT com
408-279-8524
www.khajulah.com


For more information, please contact Mike/Faraz: msfair AT comcast DOT net
650-369-2368
www.meridianmajor.com