Drumming heals and this is why Robert Lawrence Friedman. wrote The Healing Power of the Drum. Psychotherapist and drum facilitator, Friedman, weaves a tapestry of personal experience, fascinating anecdotes and compelling research. He demonstrates the hand drum’s (djembe and kpanlogo) capacity to provide significant health benefits for everyone. This breakthrough book examines the use of... Read more » The post Drumming Heals appeared first on African Beat ..read more

Together, we can make a difference in Ghana to the lives of young people. A percentage of every performance will be donated to support young people in Ghana. Tuza Afutu met Bishop Laryea a Youth/Community Development worker in Sydney. Bishop is also from Ghana and runs AYI Centres. We learned about the amazing work they... Read more » The post Making a Difference in Ghana appeared first on African Beat ..read more

Tuza Afutu is a spectacular performer, passionate teacher and an expert in traditional West African music. He truly comes alive in front of an audience. Hailing from Ghana, West Africa, Tuza began drumming at an early age. He came from a poor family and says “There is no way we had enough money to buy a... Read more » The post The Story of Tuza Afutu appeared first on African Beat ..read more

Master Drummer Tuza formed The Salaka Ensemble to preserve the traditional music of the Ga tribe of Ghana. Sammy Oblah (the lead performer of The Salaka Ensemble Tour), as Tuza’s nephew, definitely has music in his blood. He started out as a dancer and practised every day after school for 4-6 hours and on weekends... Read more » The post The Story of Sammy Oblah appeared first on African Beat ..read more

Tuza Afutu is a spectacular performer, passionate teacher and an expert in traditional West African music. He truly comes alive in front of an audience. Hailing from Ghana, West Africa, Tuza began drumming at an early age. He came from a poor family and says “There is no way we had enough money to buy a... Read more » The post The Story of Tuza Afutu appeared first on African Beat ..read more

At African Beat, we use drums to tell stories, connect cultures and build teams. Led by renowned master drummer, Tuza, the creative force behind all African Beat’s programs, our African entertainers immerse people in the authentic African entertainment. Through our interactive drumming, we bring people together taking them on a fun-filled drumming adventure. For us,... Read more » The post Different Uses Of Drums appeared first on African Beat ..read more

When planning for the year ahead, there is always someone (or many people) tasked with choosing a school incursion. Schools get many offers from performers and so it is important that teachers know what to expect from the production. Certain criteria have to be met. As an educational institution, you have a responsibility to the... Read more » The post Choosing a School Incursion appeared first on African Beat ..read more

Africa is a vast continent, rich and diverse with many different nations and cultures. Music hums through this land, with it used for many ceremonies, rituals and in religion. For African Beat, our founder Tuza hauls from Ghana, where drums are the heart of West African music. The main types of drums are djembe and... Read more » The post Getting The Beat On The History Of African Drumming appeared first on African Beat ..read more

So… You’ve been tasked with organising your work Christmas party – gulp! Ok! You can stop scratching your head! We’ve got you covered with ideas to make your office Xmas party rock! We’ll go through the best options based on your expected numbers, budget and some themes to base your party on. Planning a Benchmark... Read more » The post Work Christmas Party Ideas Your Employees Will LOVE! appeared first on African Beat ..read more

We were excited when the Canva team got in touch about a team building in Sydney they wanted us to be part of. But this wasn’t your typical team building. It wasn’t to address conflict or encourage team cohesion like we are often tasked with. This was a party. A celebration of a job well... Read more » The post Team Building Sydney

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