Traditional African Group Drumming

9 yr - adults

Mondays, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

$100 non-member

$90 member

Drop-in for a single class for $20

In West Africa, rhythm is a part of everyday life. Join us as we learn some traditional and contemporary rhythms of the nations of Guinea, Mali and Senegal regions of West Africa. Drumming is fun, therapeutic and promotes unity in a group setting connecting us. Learn to be in unity while playing with others in this group class.

All ages are welcome. Drums are provided, although if you have an African Djembe drum, please bring it.

Classes are held at the ArtsConnect Annex, 9158 Winton Rd, Building B (building behind ArtsConnect).

Traditional African Drumming Date	Day and Time	Non-member / Member	Register
January 12 - February 16, 2026	MON 6:30 - 7:30 pm	$100 / $90	Register Here
March 9 - April 13, 2026	MON 6:30 - 7:30 pm	$100 / $90	Register Here
May 4 - June 15, 2026	MON 6:30 - 7:30 pm	$100 / $90	Register Here

Tradition African Drumming Workshop

Friday, April 24, 2026 & May 15, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 PM

$5.00 non-member

$4.50 member

Join us for one night of traditional and contemporary West African rhythms. This workshop will be a short introduction to djembe drumming. After the workshop, stay for an open drum circle.

Workshop will take place first with students learning djembe basic songs. Then practice your songs during a Free Drum Circle. This will take place in ArtsConnect Courtyard sitting by our firepits.

African Drumming Workshop Day and Time	Non-member / Member	Register
Friday, April 24, 2026	$5 / $4.50	Register Here
Friday, May 15, 2026	$5 / $4.50	Register Here

Traditional African Drum Instructor:

Tanya Price, PhD Social/Cultural Anthropology

Dr. Tanya Price is a Social/Cultural Anthropologist specializing in African Diaspora Cultures and the politics of race. Dr. Price taught at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, at North Carolina A&T State University, and several other institutions over the past 25 years. In addition to academic courses, she taught at numerous African percussion workshops for communities and in academic settings from elementary through college.

Currently she is a substitute teacher for Princeton City School District, lead drumming workshops for the Hive Center for Contemplation and Political Action in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood. Tanya played drums and percussion for the "Suits that Rock," a colossal Rock Concert and fundraiser for Northern Kentucky's Carnegie Center for the Arts. She studied djeme and dunun drumming tradition with the late Guinean Grandmaster Mamady Keita for many years and endeavor to share these rhythms, the culture, and the unity they create, with the community. In addition to conferring important musical skills such as hand drumming technique and developing the ability to listen to and play complex rhythmic patterns. This type of music connects us with African heritage, with each other and with nature, itself.

Class Cancellations & Weather Closings

Don't wait to register! Classes may be cancelled to low registration or fill up before you have a chance to register.

Class cancellations due to weather will be made one hour prior to class start times and will be listed on the homepage of the ArtsConnect website at www.theartsconnect.us. To verify any weather closings, call 513-522-2108. In most instances, classes cancelled by weather will be made up by adding an additional class to the end of the session.

Due to costs incurred planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the ArtsConnect cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student or transfer to a new session. View the full class refund policy here.