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Upcoming Events

  * Sistah Boom at the Dyke March Saturday!!!
  * Concert: July 1 -- Drum Maestras at La Pena in Berkeley.
  * Born to Drum Women's Drum Camp: July 2-5 in Petaluma

 

 

Drum Maestras Concert with the Born to Drum faculty


 

 

Community-Drum Sundays and STB Tours and Retreats A Global Movement of Women Drummers Born to Drum Women's Drum Camp
 
 

Born to Drum logo with "Born to Drum 2010


Born to Drum 2010

Register now at borntodrum.org

While you're there, check out the 2010 faculty photos and bios.

New videos from Born to Drum 2009

Born to Drum 1009: A Day at Camp .....

Spend One Special Week-end....

And
Check out our beautiful new flier

 

Women Drum Maestras:  BORN TO DRUM

Our annual concert on July 1 presents incredible women drummers who are gathering for the weekend camp, Born To Drum: Edwina Lee Tyler, Ubaka Hill, Lora Chiorah-Dye, Sheree Seretse, Jackie Rago, Mabiba Baegne, Nydia Liberty Mata, Carolyn Brandy, Virginia Lopez, Las Bomberas De La Bahia, Afia Walking Tree, Susu Pampanin, Michaelle Goerlitz, Suki, Elizabeth Sayre, Adwoa Tacheampong with dancers Ava Square-Levias and Michelle ‘Buffy’ Drysdale. 

Join us for this herstoric concert.  All on one stage – one incredible night!
Tickets on sale soon! Purchase tickets early!

Thursday, July 1
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Prices:  Adv. Tickets: $22; at the door: $25
Doors open at 7:00; concert at 7:30
Advance tickets on sale soon at La Peña (510-849-2568) and online at Brown Paper Tickets at http://tinyurl.com/37gjckb



 

 

Thanks to the Jackie Rago and the Venezuelan Music Project for the fabulous concert and dance at El Rio on April 10. We hope to make this an annual event!
We are especially grateful to the following people and businesses:

  • Lali Mejia of Spiro Lab who created the graphic design for promotion of the event.
  • The wonderful women of the Women Drummers International Board who organized and worked at the event.
  • Our amazing volunteers Linda, Elsie, and Ginitta
  • DJ La Rumbarosa for her great Latin sounds.
  • Betty's List
  • Las Palmas for their donation of delicious food for the volunteers and staff.

And of course to El Rio -- our favorite San Francisco venue -- and the Fabulosa Fest who co-sponsored this event and donated the venue.

We are honored to be part of this generous community.




Mission

The Mission of Women Drummers International is to empower women and girls in all aspects of their lives through the message of the drum, which represents not only a musical experience, but a cultural and healing experience as well. We believe that we are participating in a global movement of women drummers at this time on the planet. Women Drummers International is committed to creating a positive and empowering environment for women to teach, learn, and perform this incredible art form.

Article by Carolyn Brandy:  THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF WOMEN PLAYING DRUMS

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Board of Directors: 

Afia Walking Tree
Ann Harrison
Carolyn Brandy
C J Grossman
Elisa Square-Levias
Jackie Thomason
Janet Wallace
Madison Witte
Odilia Galván Rodriguez
Rana Halpern
Sonya  Tafoya

Officers

President: Carolyn Brandy
Vice-President Elisa Square-Levias
Secretary: CJ Grossman
Treasurer: Jackie Thomason

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Nonprofit Status

Women Drummers International a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-deductible organization.  All donations to Women Drummers International and its projects are tax deductible. 

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Contact Information

Email:  womendrummers@womendrummersinternational.org

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 3715, Oakland, CA 94609

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Donations

Donations to Women Drummers International are tax-deductible

Checks can be made to Women Drummers International (WDI) and mailed to us at P.O. Box 3715, Oakland, CA 94609

Or you can donate online through PayPal. Just click the "donate" button below.


TheWomen Drummers International web site was created by Jackie Thomason
The WDI logo was created by C Ric Mose Design and Illustration, www.graphicilluminations.com

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