Introduction to West African Drumming

Big Bang Festival of Rhythm

Nicolas Severin, Brian Fleming

Learn to play the West African djembe and dunduns of the Mandika people. In this workshop you will learn the basic sticking and hand techniques, how to respond to calls on the drum and how to bring up to 8 different patterns together to form an authentic traditional rhythm. Experience the excitement of over 30 drummers playing together in harmony.

Presented by Big Bang Festival of Rhythm in Association with NCH
Sponored by Dublin City Council