Join the rhythm of the sacred drumming circle. Dance to the beat of the drums and sing with the music of the moment. We join together to embody the pulsation of life. Drumming is a great way to build community, to create a sense of togetherness and belonging, and to learn to listen and respond. It is also a way to let go of the cares of the day and allow your body to flow into the rhythm of the moment with no agenda - only the being-ness of now. We welcome you into our circle: be you dancer …

8 times a year we meet to celebrate the seasons. We are currently partnered with MIT PSG (http://psg.mit.edu). All events take place in the MIT Chapel (http://psgs.us/MITChapel). Doors open at 7 pm for a closed seasonal ritual that begins at 7:30. At 9 pm the doors reopen, and there is an open drum circle until 11 pm where people can come and go as they wish. This group focuses on the open drum circle that begins at 9 pm. It is designed for people to come and go as they wish, with rhythmic suppo …

This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.

One of the most appealing things about drum circles is that they are different every time. Much depends on who comes, and what instruments we use. Participants are welcome to bring their own drums, or use any of mine. My aim as a facilitator is to encourage conversational rhythm and sound. Sometimes we learn specific rhythms together, and then improvise. Other times we just play freely. Often we choose instruments that blend to create unique ensemble sounds. Even though I always have a …

Our first few meetings will guide the direction of this group.  We will explore sound forms, learn simple percussion and drumming techniques, and play a few rhythms. After the basics, we will simply play and discover the particular energy of the group and let it evolve from there. Please bring something to the group that makes a sound but isn't a traditional instrument. Get creative and find something you like, be it pots and pans, keys, beans, a soda bottle, etc. You are also welcome to bring …

Drumming cleanses the soul, organizes the mind, coordinates movements of the body, and just feels good! Mamadou Diop is from Senegal, West Africa. He has performed with some of the biggest named musicians in his country, and he KNOWS music and rhythm. It is his joy to teach what he has learned, bringing the rhythms of not just Senegal, but all of West Africa to whoever wants to learn them. Join this group if you are a drummer, want to be a drummer, or are just curious what African drumming is al …

http://www.meetup.com/AfricaTravel/ca... Trip To Africa! November 14 ~ December 7, 2011 The DrumConnection is taking a TRIP TO AFRICA! Come join us and make your reservations soon. Join us at this informational meeting where you’ll meet others who may travel with us! Find out what it’s all about! Video, discussion, refreshments. More info: http://www.triptoafrica.org WELCOME TO GUINEA! Study djembe and dunun drumming in Africa with masters of the craft in a true cultural and musical imm …

We are a Pagan group promoting and performing public ritual productions for the wheel of the year, open to all faiths and traditions. We use music, sounding, dance, drumming, body movement, singing, mediation, and chanting to create participatory rituals for the local Boston community. We are currently partnered with MIT PSG (http://psg.mit.edu). All events take place in the MIT Chapel (http://psgs.us/MITChapel). Doors open at 7 pm for a closed seasonal ritual that begins at 7:30. At 9 pm the do …

Participants will acquire deep contact with their natural rhythms and pulses (heart pulse, breath pulse, walking pulse…), amazing experiences of multi-layered rhythmics; they will learn to play a percussion instrument (up to an advanced level); they will learn a fun, connected way of concentrating and keeping attention out of thought mode; they will cleanse themselves from stagnated emotions in the trance of drumming and chanting alone. And they will experience the older-than-the-world feeling o …

‎Mamadou Diop and MAMADOU BAND are humbled and honored to have won the 2011 Boston Music Award for International Artist of the Year.This group brings MAMADOU friends and fans together at live performance venues. Led by Senegalese native Mamadou Diop, MAMADOU is an eclectic group of musicians who have truly formed a guitar and drum led sound that is all their own (enough to win the 2011 Boston Music Award as International Artist of the Year). The music they produce is made for dance, and drumming …

Have you ever experienced that utter exhiliration of "being in the zone"? When everything felt perfect, you could see the world crystal clear and time seemed elastic? Taketina is a unique way that allows you to encounter that sense of "being in the zone".   TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and inter …

This is where I will post different Native American Cultural Activities, such as Powwows, Festivals, Feasts, Meetings and other activities in the Boston area. I am a member of the United Native American Cultural Center in Ayer, MA. If you are curious about Native American Culture and would like to participate in activities or if you are Native American, then this is a good group for you.

The Bisexual Resource Center understands the bi community needs an easy way to organize activities to connect more people in the greater community.  Result?  Our new meetup group - providing a safe and supportive space for bi-identified people, their partners, interested allies, and those who wish to socialize in an inclusive LGBT community. You'll find mixed events open to everyone on the gender spectrum, as well as specifically women-only & men-only events. Join up for the inside scoop on upco …