Global Beats in Your Backyard

We are a city of many nationalities, but if you believe that music is a language that all can understand, spend the weekend with world music at the Festival of the Drum. This celebration of music showcases the drumming community and features a variety of percussion driven acts. From 10...

By Raina McLeod

April 2, 2009

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We are a city of many nationalities, but if you believe that music is a language that all can understand, spend the weekend with world music at the Festival of the Drum. This celebration of music showcases the drumming community and features a variety of percussion driven acts. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. watch members of the Unidos Da Florida Samba School, Papa Malick Faye and the Drums of Africa, and Los Herederos Afro Cuban Ensemble bang it out. If bass isn't your bag, stay far away from the Transit Lounge.
Sat., April 4, 6-10:30 p.m., 2009

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