FRAME DRUMS ITALIA Festival, June 2-5, 2011

The preliminary agenda for the upcoming FRAME DRUMS ITALIA 2011 has been announced and is now online: FRAME DRUMS ITALIA 2011


This year the lineup includes:

• ZOHAR FRESCO (riqq, frame drum lap style, improvisation in oriental music)
• N SCOTT ROBINSON (riqq, solkattu, tar)
• ANDREA PICCIONI (tamburello modern style, tammorra modern style)
• YSHAI AFTERMAN (tar, riqq, lap style)
• FRANCESCO SAVORETTI (tamburello marchigiano)
• PAOLO ROSSETTI "Murittu" (frame drums in music therapy)

This year the price for the full participants has been reduced, thanks to several sponsors who support the event.

FULL ACCOMODATION FROM JUNE 2 TO 5 + ALL THE WORKSHOP + ALL THE SPECIAL EVENTS.......300 euro (all inclusive)

For more information: FRAME DRUMS ITALIA 2011

to read the full program, or write at tamburitalia@gmail.com

Total Rhythm: Oakland World Percussion Festival 2010

WHAT: Total Rhythm, Oakland World Percussion Festival 2010
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9am - 6pm
WHERE: Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94610

"Northern California's Largest One-Day Percussion Event!"

• Dive into the rhythms and colors of Brazil!


• Learn dynamic and energizing West African and Congolese arrangements!


• Feel the power of Middle Eastern percussion, and study the beautiful, folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythms Makuta and Iyesa.

World Percussion Workshops taught by All-Star Instructors with OVER 100 YEARS of performance, recording and teaching experience.

The Award-winning OWPF 2010 staff has performed and/or recorded with musical legends Ella Fitzgerald - McCoy Tyner - Cachao - David Byrne - Margareth Menezes - Fua Dia Congo - Gilberto Gil - Carlos Santana - Bonnie Riatt - Changuito - Joan Baez - David Rudder - Bobby McFerrin - Starlift Steel Orchestra - Calypso Rose - Giovanni Hidalgo.

Attend an individual workshop(s) or be one of the first 50 purchasers of a FULL-DAY Pass for $50! (After 50 sales, FULL-DAY pass price rises to $75).

African Marketplace * Drum, Percussion & Craft Vendors * Free Parking * Children Under 12 are free * Drums provided, or bring your own!

Oakland World Percussion Festival 2010 At-A-Glance:
8:30 am: Doors Open
9:00 am: Introductory/Welcoming Remarks/All Student JAM
9:30-11:00am: "Colors of Brazil" Workshop with Robert Wallace
11:00am-12:30pm: "Insights into West African Rhythms" Workshop with Ben Isaacs and Gabe Harris
12:30pm-1:30pm: LUNCH BREAK
12:45pm-1:30pm: James and the Hands On Fire Band will be performing
1:30pm-3:00pm: "Middle Eastern Percussion" with Susu Pampanin
3:00pm-4:30pm: "Afro-Cuban Makuta and Iyesa" with Michael Spiro
4:30pm-6:00pm: "Congolese Roots" with Kiazi Malonga
9:00pm-2:00am: Official OWPF 2010 After-Party

Full Festival Day Pass: $75 (For first 50 people: $50)
Includes FREE ADMISSION to Festival After-Party, 9pm-1am
Location in Oakland, CA to be announced.

Flyer Link: http://totalrhythm.com/owpf.pdf
For more information: http://totalrhythm.com/percussion_festival.html

NAFDA North 2

NAFDA North 2 - Cooperman Frame Drum Festival - Oct. 2-3, 2009 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA

WEB: http://www.nafda1.com/nafdanorth.php


$100.00 per person for all workshops & concert (not including travel, lodging and meals)

Director: Todd Roach



Oct. 2 - Informal Concert / Jam Session

featuring all artists & special guests

Free


Workshops: Oct. 3, 2009

Patrick Graham - Mediterr-Asian Tambourine Techniques

Todd Roach - Frame Drum Compositions

Shane Shanahan - Modern Lap-style Bodhran Techniques

N. Scott Robinson - Riqq Techniques

Randy Gloss - Pandeiro Techniques



Oct. 3 - Concert - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

(Open to the public - ticket required - $12.00)


Featuring

Todd Roach, Randy Gloss, N. Scott Robinson, Shane Shanahan, Patrick Graham with guest musicians: Mac Ritchey (oud) & K. S. Resmi (Carnatic Vocals)


RESERVATIONS: nafda1@gmail.com

Tamburi Mundi 2009

Tamburi Mundi - huge international frame drum festival in Freiburg,
in Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg - Germany

Info: info@tamburimundi.de

Web: http://www.tamburimundi.com/circle/index.php? ?
option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=7&Itemid=100026&lang=en

Featuring workshops & concerts by:

• Glen Velez & Lori Cotler
• Ramesh Shotham
• Hakim Ludin
• Andrea Piccioni
• Murat Coºkun
• Todd Roach
• N. Scott Robinson & K. S. Resmi
• David Kuckhermann
• Joss Turnbull
• Michael Metzler
• Gilson de Assis
• Nora Thiele
• Michael Metzler
• Thórralf Schuh
• Bruno Spagna
• Shakir Ertek
• Sattor Fozilov
• and more!
  

Vendors - Cooperman, Anklang Musikwelt, and many others!

NAFDA Canada

NOTE: The date has been changed! This is a revised post!!

NAFDA Canada - Canadian Frame Drum Festival - June 14, 2009 - Sunday in Toronto!

Featuring artists from Canada, India, Ireland, USA, and Iran.

Location:

The Royal Conservatory of Music
273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2 Canada

COST - $90.00 Canadian ($75.00 US) - all-inclusive (lodging, travel &
meals not included)

RESERVATIONS - nafda1@gmail.com

INFO - http://www.nafda1.com/nafdacanada.php

Workshops: June 14, 2009 - SUNDAY - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Trichy Sankaran - Kanjira Techniques & Style
Patrick Graham - Mediterr-Asian Tambourine Techniques
Ziya Tabassian - Persian Daf & Dayereh Techniques & Rhythms
N. Scott Robinson - Modern Bodhran Techniques
Alan Hetherington - Brazilian Pandeiro Techniques & Rhythms
Steáfán Hannigan - Irish Bodhrán Techniques & Rhythms


Concert: June 14, 2009 - Sunday - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Featuring

Trichy Sankaran & Suba Sankaran,

Steáfán Hannigan (percussion, uilleann pipes, tin whistle & laptop)
with Cairdeas: Saskia Tomkins (fiddle, nyckelharpa), Elizabeth Barlow
(voice & harp), Oisin Hannigan (bodhrán) & dancers Eile Hannigan and
Ayisha Hannigan,

N. Scott Robinson & K. S. Resmi (Carnatic vocals),

Patrick Graham & Debashis Sinha (percussion & electronics),

Ziya Tabassian,

Todd Roach,

Alan Hetherington & Escola de Samba de Toronto,

& Alderville First Nation Drummers (all-female singing frame drummers)!

VENDOR: Cooperman will have a booth with frame drums for sale.

Upcoming Drumming events on the East Coast

**COOPERMAN FRAME DRUM FESTIVAL IN VERMONT!**
Featuring clinics and performances by:
Todd Roach, N Scott Robinson, David Kuckhermann, Marla Leigh, Patrick Graham
and Yousif Sheronick
+ special guests: KS Resmi, Mac Ritchey, John DeKadt & Rowan Storm

Price is only $75 for all workshops and concerts!!
CONCERT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Nov 1 for $12, (reservations recommended)!

MORE INFORMATION : http://www.nafda1.com/nafdanorth.php

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**Workshops in Rochester & Woodstock NY:**
YOGA OF DRUMMING AND RHYTHM:

Workshop includes experiencing:
DRUMMING:
*Drumming styles & rhythms from India, Africa & Middle East
*South Indian rhythmic exercises for the voice (³Solkattu²)
*Introduction to Tabla language & Indian time cycles
*How to easily improvise in even/odd meters
*Fun group pieces based of West African/Moroccan Drumming Music

PLUS:
*Gentle yoga stretches for Drummers
*Movement meditation & Pranayama to live music by Marla
Please bring a drum, all levels welcome!

October 26th- 2:00pm- 4:00pm $15 pre/$20 door
Sage Center For Healing Arts, Woodstock, NY
MORE INFO/REGISTRATION: http://www.sagehealingarts.com

November 15 @ 1pm, $15 member, $20 general
Rochester Jewish Community Center, Rochester, NY
MORE INFO/REGISTRATION : http://www.jccrochester.org
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**ADVANCED FRAME DRUM WORKSHOP IN NYC!**

In this special workshop, we will learn a variety of techniques that will
truly deepen your knowledge of the frame drum!
Some of the topics covered will include:

*Split Hand Playing Technique
*Snapping and Rolls
*Free Hand Style Playing
*Fancy ³Moroccan² Twirls
*Italian Techniques
*Double Frame Drum Playing
*Solkattu (South Indian Vocal Percussion) reciting while drumming
+ Instructional Handouts for you to take home

Intermediate -Advanced levels. Beginners also welcome, just know we will not
be covering ³the basics² (ie. how to hold drum/play basic strokes etc)
Please bring a frame drum (some will be provided)

Date: November 23
Time: 2-5pm
Location: 20 min outside NYC, from trainline Metro North (w/ free pickup
from train station)
Fee: $40 pre reg, $50 at door

MORE INFO/REGISTRATION:
http://www.marlaleigh.com/AdvancedFrameDrumWkshop.htm

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**LIVE MUSIC FOR ANANDA RITAM YOGA EVENTS with Saul David Raye**
Blissful yoga & music adventures in paradise, please join us! Private
drumming Lessons will be avail @ all retreats.

*Ananda Ritam Yoga class in NYC!!!
Exhale, 980 Madison, NYC
Oct 16, 630-845pm

*Thai Yoga Massage Retreat at Kripalu, MA
(Oct 17-19)

*Ananda Ritam Retreat at Kripalu, MA
(Oct 20-24)

*Thanksgiving Celebration & Retreat in Ojai, CA
(November 28-30)

MORE INFO : http://www.thaiyoga.com

American Frame Drum Gathering this weekend!

American Frame Drum Gathering
When: May 16-18, 2008
Where: Asheville, NC USA
More Info: http://www.guerguerian.com/AFDG2008.pdf
Hosted by River Guerguerian & the FrameDrummer Group

Mission Statement:
An International Event that will feature the incredibly diverse family of the Frame Drum; designed to support and promote its aesthetic value. Workshops and performances will feature traditional and contemporary styles from the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, South & North America, and India.

The drums include Tar, Kanjira, Tamburello, Ghaval, Riq Tambourine, Pandeiro, Bodhran, etc…

Teachers, professionals, and hobbyists, will come together to share the technical, cultural, and medicinal aspects of this ancient drum.

Featuring:

• David Kuckhermann – Germany -
  http://www.framedrums.de/
• Abbos Kosimov - Uzbekistan -
  http://www.abboskosimov.com/
• Patrick Graham – Montreal, Canada - http://www.patrickgrahampercussion.com
• Rafael Pereira – Atlanta, USA -
  http://www.rafaelpereira.com
• Jon Singer – New York City, USA - myspace.com/jonathansingermusic
• River Guerguerian – Asheville, NC USA - http://www.ShareTheDrum.com
• Chris Sampson – Houston, USA - http://www.omradio.com/ - Media Sponsor
  

Cooperman Drums will be demonstrating and selling
drums
http://www.cooperman.com/handdrums/handdrums.htm

Fees:
$50 – Registration
$100 - $200 sliding scale Teacher Fee
-no one will be refused on the basis of money
For Registration and more info (including lodging):
contact River – river@guerguerian.com tel. –
(828)-301-6605

SCHEDULE: (subject to change)

May 16:
Bobo Gallery, 22 Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
http://www.bobogallery.com
4:00 pm-6:00 pm - Meet and Greet/Playing,
Registration
6:00 pm-7:00pm – Discussion –
“Historical and Medicinal aspects of the drum”
7:00 pm-8:00 pm – Clinic – Chris Sampson; “Promoting
your music”

May 17:
Workshops - Namaste Yoga Center, 57 Broadway,
Asheville, NC 28801
http://www.namasteasheville.com
tel. 828-253-6985
9:30 am – Registration
9:45 am-10:45 am – “My Favorite Warm-ups” Group
warm-up
with Tips featuring all the teachers
10:45 am– 12:00 pm - Workshop – Jon Singer;
“Kanjira and it’s applications to other Frame Drums”
including a crash
course on Carnatic music
(Jon will also bring his Mrudangam)
12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Workshop – David, River, and
others;
“Middle Eastern Percussion Styles and Demonstrations”
with Tar, Riq,
(and even a little Doumbek)
1:00 pm-2:00 pm – Lunch and group knowledge exchange
2:00-3:30 – “Uzebkistan Doira”
3:30pm-5:00pm – Workshop - Rafael Pereira;
“Pandeiro Styles and Applications”
5:00 pm-6:30pm - Patrick Graham;
“Irish Bodhran Applications and More”
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm - free time
9:00 pm - 12:00 am: Performance Concert @ Bobo
Gallery-$8 cover;
all teachers and other performers, including
Lotus Women’s Frame Drummers Group

May 18
Workshops - Namaste Yoga Center
11:00 am-12:30 pm – Workshop - David Kuckhermann;
“Persian hand drumming techniques and applications”
12:30 pm-1:30 pm – Lunch and group knowledge sharing
1:30 pm-2:30 pm – Workshop – River Guerguerian;
“Composing, Improvising, and Studio applications
of the modern Frame Drum”
2:30 pm-4:00 pm Workshop - David & River;
“Multiple Frame Drum set-ups”
*all events are in downtown Asheville and are within walking distance*
*more details to be announced as they progress*
http://www.guerguerian.com/AFDG2008.pdf
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/framedrummer/

N.Scott Robinson appearing at the International Native American Flute Association Convention

For those who haven't heard the news, N. Scott Robinson will be the in-house world percussionist for the 2008 INAFA convention. Scott will be appearing on stage with a variety of Native American Flute players. The performances which will be held each evening of the convention. Scott is no newcomer to the Native American Flute, as he has appeared on several recordings, most notably with Mark Holland and Autumns Child.

When: July 9-13, 2008

Where: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Details: http://www.inafa.org/2008convention.htm

NAFDA Frame Drum Fest, March 28-30

The North American Frame Drum Association is presenting the first annual Frame Drum Fest later this month on March 28-30, 2008 in Mendham, New Jersey (USA).

I just got word that there is an opening for one more attendee (apparently somebody had to cancel...). So if you were hoping to attend, but unable to get in, this may be your chance!

Please contact N. Scott Robinson at sonrob@msn.com if you would like to attend. The festival
costs is only $375.00, which includes room and board (2 nights and 7 meals), 2 concerts, 1 clinic, 2 presentation, and 9 workshops with an amazing list of frame drum artists.

A complete schedule is included below

Final & Confirmed Schedule:

COST: $375.00 per person for entire festival
WHERE: Mendham, NJ - USA.

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY: March 28, 2008

11:00 am - 2:30 pm - Meet & Greet.

3:00 pm - 4:20 pm - Workshop: Marla Leigh - Intro to Frame Drumming and Improvisation (Tar).

4:30 pm -5:30 pm - Clinic: Jamey Haddad - Frame Drums & Looping.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner on site.

7:30 - 9:30 pm - Concert: [click on links to learn more about the performers]

• Valerie Dee Naranjo
• Marla Leigh
• Rafael Pereíra
• John de Kadt
• Shane Shanahan
• Steafan Hannigan & Saskia Tomkins (fiddle) with Oisin Hannigan, and Jamey Haddad with Simon Shaheen (oud & violin) and Peter Slavov (acoustic bass) with Michel Mirhej Baklouk and other performers.

Post-concert: Evening hang / practice / jam sessions

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SATURDAY: March 29, 2008

8:00 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast on site.

9:00 am - 10:20 am - Workshop: Rafael Pereíra - Modern Pandeiro & Tamborim Styles.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Workshop: Abbos Kosimov - Techniques of Uzbek Doyra.

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch on site.

1:10 - 2:00 pm - Presentation by N. Scott Robinson on "Conservation, Performance, Practice, and Pedagogy: Issues in Kanjira Research in India.

2:10 - 3:20 pm - Workshop: Steafan Hannigan - Traditional Irish Bodhran.

3:30 - 5:30 pm - Workshop: Andrea Piccioni - Italian Tamburello Styles.

5:30 - 7:00 pm - Dinner on site / Break.

7:30 - 9:30 pm - Concert:

• Michel Mirhej Baklouk
• Yousif Sheronick & Kathryn Lockwood (viola)
• Glen Fittin & N. Scott Robinson with K. S. Resmi (Carnatic vocals) & Carl Landa (hammer ducimer & melodica)
• David Kuckhermann
• Andrea Piccioni
• Abbos Kosimov
• Glen Velez & Lori Cotler
  
  Post-concert: Evening hang / practice / jam sessions
  
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  SUNDAY: March 30, 2008
  
  8:00 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast on site.
  
  9:00 am - 10:20 am - Double Workshop: Michel Mirhej Baklouk & Yousif Sheronick - Traditional & Modern Riq Techniques.
  
  10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Workshop: Shane Shanahan - Techniques for Multiple Frame Drums.
  
  12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch on site.
  
  1:15-2:10 pm - Presentation by ethnomusicologist Jennifer Caputo on "The Tammorra as a Symbol of Cultural Heritage in Campania, Italy."
  
  2:20-3:20 pm - Double Workshop: Glen Fittin & N. Scott Robinson - Duets for Bendir & Fusion Techniques for Ghaval.
  
  3:30-5:30 pm - Workshop: David Kuckhermann - Persian Hand Drumming Techniques of Tonbak & Daf on Frame Drums.
  
  5:30-7:30 pm - Dinner on site & Disperse.
  
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  LOCATION:
  
  The Community of St. John Baptist & St. Marguerite's Retreat House
  
  82 West Main Street
  Mendham, New Jersey 07945
  
  North American Frame Drum Association, Inc.
  
  My Space.com Frame Drums Group
  
  Frame Drums.org
  
  Reservations & Info: N. Scott Robinson
  
  

World Rhythm Festival in Seattle April 25-27

Play, learn, jam, dance, sing... just go! Over 100 world music workshops and performances — all FREE!

WHEN: Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2008.

• Friday: Celebration of Youth Day -- workshops for children and families, and youth group performances
• Friday extended / intensive rhythm workshops for adults
• Friday evening Opening Ceremony
• Workshops and Performances all day Saturday and Sunday
• Drum circles Saturday and Sunday early evening
• Saturday night dance party
• Sunday closing Carnival Procession
• International Marketplace
• Drum Rental and Drum Check

Here is the WRF web site: http://www.swps.org/

Caravansary UK Frame Drum Festival

The Caravansary UK Frame Drum Festival is scheduled to take place again this year.

What: Caravansary 3rd Annual Frame Drum Festival
When: May 24 - 25, 2008

Where: St. Marks Church, Myddleton Square, London, England EC1R 1XX United Kingdom

Cost: All events and workshops priced at £7 (£6.50 conc.).

Details: Coordinated by Lennie Charles, Please call on (from UK) 0208 985 4596 or email
lennie.charles@gmail.com with any questions.

WEBSITE: http://www.caravansary.org/

NAFDA FRAME DRUM FEST 2008!

NORTH AMERICAN FRAME DRUM ASSOCIATION

A new association for professionals and enthusiasts of the frame drum in all styles and locations. The association is located in the USA but open to all to join. More info about becoming a member will appear on the NAFDA websites soon. The NAFDA websites are http://www.myspace.com/northamericanframedrumassociation and http://www.framedrums.org . Be sure to join the new My Space.com Frame Drums Group for current info -
http://groups.myspace.com/framedrums

Each year NAFDA will put on a large frame drum festival for its members that features concerts, workshops, and presentations from top frame drummers in all styles.

The frame drum festival makes it a point to feature a concentration of frame drummers from the northeast USA area including female frame drummers, national and international frame drum artists, and new and up and coming talent in frame drumming.

The North American Frame Drum Association's FRAME DRUM FEST 2008, the first ever of its kind in the USA, will take place on March 28-30, 2008 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. This special first event of the NAFDA will be open to all. Following events will be open to members only.

Confirmed artists for the festival concerts, workshops, and presentations include:

• Carlo Rizzo - http://www.pagesperson-orange.fr/Carlo.Rizzo/cariboost1/index.html
• Glen Velez - http://www.glenvelez.com & http://www.myspace.com/glenvelez
• Jamey Haddad - http://www.jameyhaddadmusic.com/
• Marla Leigh - http://www.marlaleigh.com & http://www.myspace.com/marlaleighmusic
• Valerie Dee Naranjo - http://www.mandaramusic.com/aboutval1.html
• Glen Fittin - http://www.asimplesound.com/glenfittin.html
• Michel Mirhej Baklouk - http://www.turath.org/Interviews/Michel.html
• Yousif Sheronick - http://www.yousifsheronick.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/yousifsheronick
• Steafan Hannigan - http://steafan.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/steafan
• N. Scott Robinson - http://www.nscottrobinson.com/ & ttp://www.myspace.com/nscottrobinson.com
• Rafael Pereíra - http://www.rafaelpereira.com/
• John de Kadt - http://www.johndekadt.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/johndekadt
• Shane Shanahan - http://shaneshanahan.com/
• Jennifer Caputo - http://www.rasbliutto.net/concerts/7concerts.html
• David Kuckhermann - http://framedrums.de/ & http://www.myspace.com/davidkuckhermann
  

Guest Artists:

• Kathryn Lockwood - viola - http://www.myspace.com/kathrynlockwood & http://www.lockwoodsheronickproject.com/
• Saskia Tomkins - fiddle - http://steafan.com/saskiatomkins
  & http://www.myspace.com/saskiatomkins
• K. S. Resmi - Carnatic vocals - http://www.myspace.com/ksresmi

Limited space for 35 participants! Registration info will appear on http://www.framedrums.org/ soon! For reservations and info contact sonrob@msn.com .

Festival is all inclusive on site: 2 concerts, 2 presentations, 1 clinic, 9 workshops, 2 nights lodging, and 7 meals for $375.00 per person.

Artists' booth will have frame drums, CDs, DVDs, and books for sale.
Private lessons with individual artists available (extra charge per lesson).
Proposed Schedule (subject to change):

North American Frame Drum Association – Frame Drum Fest 2008 in Morristown, NJ - USA.

FRIDAY: March 28, 2008

11:00 am - 2:30 pm - meet & greet.
3:00 pm - 4:20 pm - Workshop: Marla Leigh - Intro to Frame Drumming (Tar).
4:30 pm -5:30 pm - Clinic: Jamey Haddad - Frame Drums & Looping.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner
7:30 - 9:30 pm - Concert: Valerie Dee Naranjo, Marla Leigh, Rafael
Pereíra, John de Kadt, Shane Shanahan, Steafan Hannigan & Saskia
Tomkins (fiddle), Jamey Haddad Trio.
Post-concert: Evening hang / practice / jam sessions / private lessons
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SATURDAY: March 29, 2008

7:00 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast on site.
9:00 am - 10:20 am - Workshop: Rafael Pereíra - Modern Pandeiro & Tamborim Styles.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Workshop: Glen Fittin - Techniques for Bendir.
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch on site.
1:10 - 2:00 pm - Presentation by N. Scott Robinson on Kanjira Research
in India.
2:10 - 3:20 pm - Workshop: Steafan Hannigan - Traditional Irish Bodhran.
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Workshop: Carlo Rizzo - Tamburello & Polytimbral Tambourine.
5:30 - 7:20 pm - Dinner / Break.
7:30 - 9:30 pm - Concert: Michel Mirhej Baklouk, Yousif Sheronick & Kathryn Lockwood (viola), Glen Fittin & N. Scott Robinson with K. S. Resmi (Carnatic vocals), David Kuckhermann, Glen Velez, Carlo Rizzo.

Post-concert: Evening hang / practice / jam sessions / private lessons
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SUNDAY: March 30, 2008

7:00 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast on site.
9:00 am - 10:20 am - Workshop: Michel Mirhej Baklouk & Yousif Sheronick - Traditional & Modern Riq Techniques.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Workshop: Shane Shanahan - Techniques for Multiple Frame Drums.
12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch on site.
1:15-2:10 pm - Presentation by ethnomusicologist Jennifer Caputo on
Tammurriatta and Tammorra in Southern Italy.
2:20-3:20 pm - Workshop: N. Scott Robinson - Fusion Techniques for Ghaval.
3:30-5:30 pm - Workshop: David Kuckhermann - Persian Hand Drumming Techniques of Tonbak & Daf on Frame Drums.
Post concert - dinner & disperse.

Baltimore International Rhythm and Drumming Society

The Baltimore International Rhythm Festival
Returns With Sensational Line Up of Drumming and Dance

After a one year hiatus, the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival,
12th Edition, returns to St. John's United Methodist Church in Charles
Village at 27th St. and St. Paul St. on September 28th and 29th.

This year's festivities include evening concerts on both Friday and
Saturday, featuring on Friday tribal drumming of The Rhythm Shamans,
the Sufi devotional rhythms of the SAMA Ensemble, and the Shamanic
hip-hop of Freek Factory. While Saturday's bill includes, Djembefola
(master drummer) Mahiri Fadjimba Keita and friends, and progressive
Middle-Eastern / Arabic percussionist Raquy and the Cavemen
(considered by many as the Hottest Bellydance Music in the US).

Outside on Saturday, come and enjoy drum circles, local performers,
sideshows, belly dancing, and an intriguing line up of vendors -- its
a great place to buy that African drum you have always wanted. Also
Saturday, Jaqui MacMillan, Mahiri Keita, and Lisa Zahiya will offer
workshops in drumming and dance.

WHEN: Sept 28-29, 2007
TIME: The shows begin at 8 PM.
WHERE: St. John's United Methodist Church in Charles Village at 27th St. and St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD
COST: Tickets for both evening concerts are $15 for one night or $25 for
both (adults) and $10/$15 (students--6 to 17), kids 5 and under are
free. Tickets are available through the BIRDS website:
www.drumtogether.net

For additional information on the Baltimore International Rhythm
Festival contact Mr. Korup at BIRDS.Fest@gmail.com.
Voice Phone Number: 518-435-5343
Email Address: BIRDS.Fest@gmail.com
Website: www.drumtogether.net

2nd Annual Caravansary Frame Drum Festival

What: 2nd Annual Caravansary Frame Drum Festival
When: Sept 29-30, 2007
Where: St Mark's Church, Myddleton Square, London

Details:

There will be various workshops focusing on different drumming styles and techniques presented throughtout each day, highlighted by a Master Class with Hossam Ramzy on Sunday

For complete info, check out their website: http://www.caravansary.org/drumming/festival/