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West African Drumming & Folktales with Laura Rich

West African Drumming & Folktales with Laura Rich

Join our West African drum workshops with Laura Rich!

Participants in this free, all-ages program will be introduced to the beauty of West African drumming and – through the rhythms taught – learn the fundamentals and stylistic intricacies of the music. Rich will discuss the cultural histories of each rhythm and read folktales from West Africa. Rich is known for her skillful drumming as well as her burnished, resonant voice. She welcomes everyone’s participation with gentle encouragement and patience.

Wednesday, August 2, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Jacksonville Branch Library, 340 West "C" Street.

The West African Drumming and Folktales program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Library.

Date:
08/02/2017
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Library:
Jacksonville Library
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