The Aspen Times

Local drummer brings West African rhythms to the Roaring Fork Valley

Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...
The Fayetteville Observer

'Let's have fun': Downtown drum circle blends culture, music and community in Fayetteville

A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...
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Inside KC's thriving African drum and dance community, younger than ever

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...
The Fayetteville Observer

Watch a session of the Agoro African Drum Beat Circle in Fayetteville

Watch a session of the Agoro African Drum Beat Circle in Fayetteville The Agoro African Drum Beat Circle in Fayetteville is an open, energetic group where anyone is invited to join in and celebrate ...