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Language of African Drumming with Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

on June 25, 2024, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Event description

Celebrate Juneteenth with African rhythms and melodies that have shaped the development of blues and jazz, ultimately influencing the rise of rock and roll.

Join Bob Hall from the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities who will teach the “alphabet” of African hand drums forming basic sounds to create the language of drums. Practice playing traditional African rhythm patterns and learn about the use of these sounds and instruments in different African cultures.

Accommodations

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email asl@jeffcolibrary.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accessibility at JCPL.

Location

Open from 9:00am–8:00pm on the day of the event
1019 10th St.
Golden, CO 80401
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