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On-going: RHYTHM REVOLUTION(community drum circle) Come experience a drum circle at its finest. For more information on this, go to http://www.drummingcircle.com/
NEW DRUM-FRIENDLY CLUB OPEN!!! Check out http://www.drumallnight.com/ for info!! |
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Saturday, Nov 1st, 10pm at RHYTHM Holy Goat Ensemble Benefit Show for Morikeba Kouyate with drummygirl (members of Groove Ova) and the Rhythm Sisters!!
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A few days ago, Morikeba Kouyate was shot 3 times in an unprovoked attack on his life in Chicago. Since the shots were all in his legs, his life is in no immediate danger from the attack. I can't believe it either.All proceeds from this show will be dontated to help him pay for medical bills and such. About West African Kora (West African harp) Master Morikeba Kouyate - in addition to being one of the kindest, most peaceful and beautiful people I know, Morikeba's family lineage, the Kouyate's, date back over 800 years as griot's (storytellers and keepers of the oral history) in Senegal, West Africa. Holy Goat Ensemble (Taylor, John Knecht, Wolfy, Marc Sandrolini, Doug Brush) will headline the evening, playing West African djembe orchestra music and songs from Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire. Opening the evening (at 10pm) will be the Rhythm Sisters (Jeni Swerdlow's class Tues evening class at Rhythm) and drummygirl (Members of Groove Ova)- bring your dancin' feet!!! $10 cover at the door (all of it goes to Morikeba) |
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Sat, Nov 15th - CELEBRATE RHYTHM'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH DAHUI!!!
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It's been a year already? Yes, it's true, Rhythm , 1108 W. Randolph in Chicago, has been spreading the drummy word for a whole year - come out to celebrate with Chicago's Premier Djembe Orchestra, DAHUI (pronounced DAH-WEEEEEEEE!!) - we have upgraded the booty bin to industrial size after the record number of booties danced off at our last appearance at Rhythm - so bring 'em and shake 'em!!!!! NO COVER - YOU CAN BEAT IT WITH A DRUM (get it, ha, ha.....okay, I'll stick to drumming)
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DruMeditation - a vibrational healing experience!
Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 pm
11952 S. Harlem, Palos Park, IL
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Drummers, healers and those in need of healing (which is everyone to one extent or another) mark your calendars! There will be a DruMeditation session in the Spartan Building (see address above). This is a vibrational meditation with drumming all around the room with guided meditation by gifted storyteller John Williams and a crew of drummers headed by Taylor. This the second in a series of two consecutive workshops building from the first to the second - it is recommended that both be attended; if you cannot make both, however, you will be accommodated. The vibration of the drum is very powerful and healing. Research is being done by Dr. Barry Bittmann in the area of vibrational healing with the drum. This deep sound vibration resonates in harmony with every cell in your body. Come join us for this powerful DruMeditation experience! Please bring a blanket & pillow to make yourself comfortable. Space is available - contact Dawn 708-424-7145 or email her at sunnrising@aol.com! Cost: is a sliding scale starting at $30 per session and up Cash Only Please! Time: 7:30pm-till 9:00ish - the DruMeditation is 90 minutes. please arrive early; latecomers may not be able to be let in the space. "Deep within the essence of who we are there's a sound, a vibration, an emanation that expresses life from every cell. It resonates in harmony with all living creatures - an inner voice ready to emerge as a vital heartbeat that inscribes a personal signature. The rhythm of life is a symphony - the expression of our soul revealed by the conductor within. Our unique voice resounds through the way we choose to live. When we connect with each other and extend ourselves to one another, we share our gift". Dr. Barry Bittman To see his article, click here |
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Saturday, Nov 22nd 11am-5pm Mahiri Keita djembe and dounun workshops at Cornerstone Church, 171 N. Cuyler in Oak Park, IL
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Mark the weekend to study with the director of Tam Tam Mandingues USA (Master Drummer Mamady Keita's worldwide schools) and son of Mamady Keita. Mahiri brings the mastery and clarity that comes with studying for over 10 years with Mamady Keita, while adding his own style of teaching. The schedule is thus: 11am-12:30pm Beginning Djembe 1-2:30pm Mixed (Beginning/Intermediate) Djembe 3-4:30pm Mixed (Beginning/Intermediate) Dounun Cost $20 per workshop; $50 for all three In the Mixed Level workshops, Mahiri will make sure *all* levels are adequately challenged at their level - so, whatever level you are, come out to study with one of America's finest djembe/doununfola's. *There is no pre-registration - first come, first drum!!* If you have any questions, need directions, suggestions on hotel accommodations or would like to rent a drum for the day (for $5), email me at Taylor@holygoat.com, you can also call me at 708-763-8633 (although email is better). IF YOU OWN DOUNUNS, PLEASE BRING THEM - ALL OF THEM; MOST TAKING THE CLASS WILL NOT HAVE ANY AND I MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE BY MYSELF. See you there!!! |
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Saturday, Nov 22nd and Friday, Dec 19th - Jaliya Ensemble!!
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Jaliya (a new world music band with Kora Master Jali Morikeba Kouyate, Taylor (djembe), John Knecht (drum set), Ben Lansing (dobro guitar), trombone, background singers and upright bass) playing traditional music from Senegal, this ensemble recently premiered to a standing ovation at the World Music Festival in Chicago) will be playing: Saturday, Nov 22nd at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr. as part of the Afro Folk Live - Music and Culture of the African Diaspora series sponsored by the Old Town School of Folk Music, and Fri, Dec 19th at the Hothouse opening for the Chicago Afrobeat Project; we'll play from 9:30-10:45pm More details to follow - mark the dates; make the dates! |
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Sat, Dec 13th at Cornerstone Church - Holy Goat Ensemble - 3rd annual holiday drumboree - opening will be the Drummers of the Cornerstone 2003 Winter Recital!!
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Come join the Drummers of the Cornerstone (Taylor's Saturday classes in Oak Park) for their Winter recital. Then hear/feel/see/smell(?) Holy Goat Ensemble (Taylor, John Knecht, Wolfy, Marc Sandrolini and Doug Brush) for an evening of smokin' West African rhythms and songs from Guinea and Cote d' Ivorie. Cornerstone Church is located at 171 N. Cuyler in Oak Park, IL Donation of $10 at the door |
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