Welcome to London African Drumming

Celebrate the Rhythm of Life with Us

COVID UPDATE: We are able to still offer remote workshops and performances. Contact us by email: info@londonafricandrumming.co.uk or by phone Sue: 07904 091763

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Leading community providers of amazing fun Traditional African drumming dance & performance workshops in London & UK

We provide amazing, fun, Traditional African drumming, dance and music performance workshops in London & UK. Offering tailor-made workshops and performances for your Organisation, School or community. Let us come to you bringing joy, rhythm, and positivity!

Sue Goode Set up the Community African Drumming workshops as a Social Enterprise over 13 years ago, offering a fun, uplifting experience whilst learning traditional African rhythms. It’s open djembe drumming workshops for beginners and improvers in the City of London & East London.

The group is always suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their djembe drumming techniques. Drums are provided, so no need to have your own drum, but you are more than welcome to bring your own if you like. All abilities are welcomed but no previous experience is needed as taught in call and response style, chant and song.

For me and for many others, drumming in a group setting is therapeutic, healing, uplifting and paradoxically both relaxing and energizing at the same time. This makes it a powerful way to de-stress and feel joy! Feeling a sense of belonging and being able to learn and engage in something in just a few minutes that is co-created by all the members in that moment is something magical.

This weekly group runs every Tuesday eve at 7 pm and the first Saturday of each month at 1.30pm at The Vatican Music studios in Bethnal Green/Stepney Green East London and is only £20 (£13 concessions) inclusive of djembe drum hire and 2 hours of workshop/social from amazingly talented African Drummers.

Whilst the group has some regular members, you can jump in (and out!) at any time. The idea is to come and have fun. If you can’t make it one week, you can always come another. You are guaranteed a warm welcome.

Our African Drumming Circle is aimed at learning traditional African music to create different rhythms and beats through drumming and song. We believe the benefits of African drumming are:

African drumming is suitable for people of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities. It is a fun, therapeutic way of communicating and expressing.
Playing djembe drums improves co-ordination and motor skills. It also requires concentration and focus to learn the different beats and techniques.
African drumming encourages creativity and self-expression and promotes self-confidence and a feeling of well-being and relaxation.
Creating music as a group encourages bonding within the group and makes people much more appreciative of each other. It creates a feeling of belonging and togetherness within the group.
It provides an appreciation of cultural diversity both locally and globally.
BBC News talking more in-depth about the benefits of drumming which you may find interesting.

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The benefits of djembe drumming in a group setting are widely recognised and documented. Our members describe the process as joyful, therapeutic and it brings a sense of belonging and harmony. Traditional African music creates an atmosphere of warmth, joy, and connection between people. An Ancient healing tool.

Our workshops are facilitated by a wide variety of talented and passionate musicians, who teach a range of authentic African rhythms.

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To see all our up and coming workshops and book your space click here or call Sue on 07904 091763.