A Global Odyssey
A series of short musings on the impact of presence within the world of rhythm. What if we are not facilitating the drum circle? What if, in fact, it is facilitating us? Imagine for a moment if you will, that the drum circle is animate. That it is a living thing, moving in its own... Continue Reading →
A series of short musings on the impact of presence within the world of rhythm. The year is 2002 and I have travelled to Hawaii, courtesy of the Arts Council of England, to attend my first Mentor Training and complete my funded 2 part study with Arthur Hull at Village Music Circles. My first taste... Continue Reading →
A series of short musings on the impact of presence within the world of rhythm. I am teaching a Rhythms of the World class. We are three weeks into a 9-week block. I have been focused on teaching a version of a Kpanlogo rhythm from Ghana, which has up to 8 separate interlocking patterns namely,... Continue Reading →
A series of short musings on the impact of presence within the world of rhythm. Conscious Jamming (aka Late Night Drumming) Hawaii, 2002. Drum Circle Facilitator training with Arthur Hull. It is 1am in the morning and the late-night drumming has been in full swing for hours. A transition point has been reached and there... Continue Reading →
A series of short musings on the impact of presence within the world of rhythm. Rhythms for dance Stainsby Festival, Derbyshire, England 2004. I am back at one of my favourite gatherings to facilitate two community drum circles at midday on the Saturday and Sunday of the Festival. I am also excited to know that... Continue Reading →
A series of short musings on the impact of presence within the world of rhythm. Culturally Specific Rhythms. It begins with a single part. A pattern. Your task is to hold onto this part. To get it. The challenge here is that the person sitting next to you has their own part. Different to yours... Continue Reading →
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