Honoring the Traditions of the Drum while celebrating it’s power to unite humanity. The 9th Annual Drums Around the World Afternoon Festival Saturday & Sunday, August 24-25 2002, 11am-8pm The Amherst Common in Amherst, Mass The Event is Free Saturday Evening Campout 8/24 8pm to 8/25 2002, 11am Discount lodging avaible at Econo Lodge 413-584-9816 237 Russell St., Rt.9 , Between Amherst and Northampton *Be sure to mention Drums Around the World Artist Schedule
Saturday 11am- 1st Light Native American Drum (Native American) 11:30- Luna Mu (Orignal) 12:00- Mystic Eye w/Amber Obrien (Reggae) 1:00- Mawwal (Middle Eastern) 2:00- Tribe or Djembe (Reggae) 3:00- Transglobal (World Synthesis) 4:00- Asha Nan (Jam) 5:00- Spirit Ensemble (Jazz) 6:00- Higher Help (Blues) Sunday 11:00- 1st Light (Native American Drum) 11:30- Timeship Earth (Orignal) 12:00- Gaia Roots (Womens Percussion) 12:30- Joe Platz (Afro Cuban Percussion) 1:30- Tony Vacca (Contemporary Percussion) 2:15- World Beat Ensemble (World Rhythms) 3:00- Drums Around the World 1 minute of silence Bahai Prayer / White Buffalo Prayer 3:15- Rhythm Facilitators 1st Light (Native American Drum) Alan Tauber Tony Vacca Michael DiMartino Journey Dance w/Toni Bergens ALL OUT JAM 5:00- Orquestro Tributo (Latin) 6:00- Electric Mayhem (Funk/Jam) Workshop Schedule Saturday 3pm Art of Henna with Lauren Grover Sunday 1-2pm Listen and Solo - Djembe 2-3pm Introduction to Afro Cuban Percussion w/Joe Platz Vending is available for the festival - $125 for 2 days Contact us with you address for registration package. Click Here for Directions for Festival and Camping |