New Delhi Drumming Festival
The World Percussion Festival recently took India by storm. The three-day festival was held in New Dehli and featured drummers and other percussionists from the world over. The Times of India reported that the drummers were magnificent, leaving the crowds energized and deeply satisfied. Main acts included Pandit Bhawani Shankar, the Sri Lankan Beat Drummers group, Taufiq Querishi, and Buhle Besintu. With the beating of the drums, percussionists were able to share prayers, arguments, the sounds of animals, and news reports on the issues facing their countries in these modern times. The playing was impressive, hypnotizing, and sometimes haunting. Read more here: Drums from around the world set hearts racing
28th Oct 2014
Recent Posts
-
What is the Best Size Djembe for Beginners?
If you're new to the world of percussion and interested in learning the djembe, you're in for a t …16th Jul 2024 -
The Benefits of Becoming a Drumming Teacher: Transforming Passion into Profession
Why become a drumming teacher? Becoming a drumming teacher is an excellent way to share your pas …22nd May 2024 -
What Makes the Djembe Drum a Spiritual Instrument in African Music?
Origin and history of the Djembe drum The Djembe drum originates from West Africa and holds sign …16th May 2024