Peace & Rhythm: Community Drum Circle
Drummers from across Long Beach will gather to experience the world-class beats of female percussion group Adaawe for an evening of community drumming, fire dancing, soul food and a celebration of peace.
The Arts Council for Long Beach and the Catalyst Network of Communities have partnered to host “Peace & Rhythm” on Saturday, November 5 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at The Promenade Park in downtown Long Beach.
Adaawe
In the Adaawe tradition of Ghana, West Africa, women gather in the moonlight to create music and songs about life’s joy and sorrows. Adaawe brings audiences to their feet with high energy djembe drumming and poetic lyrics. The seven-member group has opened for James Brown, Los Lobos, Spearhead, James Ingram, Harry Belafonte, Sugar Hill Gang, Yolanda Adams and many others.
Sirena Serpentina
The event will also include the tribal fusion bellydance of Sirena Serpentina. The troupe’s signature sensual fire-dancing performances are regularly anticipated at community events across Long Beach and Southern California.
Peace Blessing by Peace Mother Geeta Sacred Song
Along with a community drum circle, a peace blessing will be extended by Peace Mother Geeta Sacred Song, an international Mayan peace shaman. Attendees are encouraged to bring their blankets, chairs, and drums to participate in the drum circle.
The Arts Council for Long Beach received a grant from Los Angeles County Arts Commission, as part of the Free Concerts and Public Sites program, to bring Adaawe to Long Beach.
Community partners include Shift Long Beach, Long Beach Time Exchange, Sacred Peace Center, Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse and Tinderbox.
For more information, please visit our website or call (562) 208-2737 or e-mail us at eric.leocadio@gocatalyst.org.
