Starting this group because I love to play African hand drums, especially the ensemble tradition (6+ players) of the Mandinka culture. Have been playing djembe for 20 years and dununs for about 15 as a light-hearted and profoundly musical, consciousness healing art form. Have put together bands, performed, arranged and sung in this tradition. Now gathering interested adults of all ages to explore this amazing music. I'm a boomer woman, my career is in the creative arts, I love to teach and play …

"When We Drum We are One" We gather to drum, sing and create music for Fun, Peace and to Create Personal and Planetary Change! We invite all who like to sing, drum and just listen to come and join in. We have all ages and experience and welcome all! We send our sound into the Center and out to the Whole for the Uplifting of All We invite all drummers, singers, music makers, poets, dancers and deep listeners to join our joyful gatherings. Our Music circle has had music makers from 6 months to 80 …

An opportunity to gather, drum and enjoy eachother's company at the potluck after the drum circle.

Drumming is truly a vehicle for change! When we drum together, COMMUNICATION is conveyed by LISTENING to each other; we are in RELATIONSHIP, CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND OURSELVES!!! Together we will use spontaneous voices and inspirational songs that arise in the moment to create a convergence of rhythmic and vocal vibrations. Drumming together breaks down boundary's. The experience is FUN, UPLIFTING, LIBERATING & ENERGIZING. Joyfully, we connect and engage our spirit with the Greater Spirit. We …

Do you love african music? Can't get enough Fela Kuti, K'naan or Mamady Keita? Are you interested in learning african dance or enhance your skills? Did you always want to learn how to play a Djembe or DunDun? Then this group is for you. One day we might go to a concert of an african artist, another might find us at the Acana Festival or take a dance lesson. From visiting an african exhibit at the museum to eating at a senegalese restaurant or maybe even take a trip to Africa together...the sky i …

The Philadelphia Barefoot Boogie, now in its seventh year, is devoted to creating the space for people to enjoy life and play together, meet new friends and lift their spirits through moving to exciting and inspirational recorded music and live drumming. Through exploring movement, music and dance together we create a vibrant community that allows us all to express ourselves freely and supportively in a smoke-free, drug-free and hype-free atmosphere. If you love to dance, if you love to move to …

Phila. area Native American Group getting together to celebrate being NA, celebrate NA spirituality, celebrate being mixed blood, celebrate the culture, spritual, drumming, drumming circle, journeying, shamanism let me know your suggestions

I would like to start a group to bring white collar adults together, on a very low-key and informal basis, to play some loud rock/blues music and drink some beers in the process. I'm sure that there are other people like this out there - maybe you have kids, maybe your job takes up all of your play time, maybe your wife yells at you for playing your guitar too loudly, maybe you want to play some music so loudly that you won't be able to hear others complaining that you've left the house to play …

Join us for educational programs, book discussion groups, and a variety of opportunities to laugh and play and to learn and grow in community with one another. Through the offerings of this Meetup group, members will gain insight into practices that keep us well and resilient, connect with other people devoted to their personal and spiritual growth, and experience directly the benefits of ongoing participation in a supportive community. This Meetup group announces talks on resiliency practices ( …

This group is an "electric" jam. The focus is Blues/Rock in the forms of Chicago, Texas, delta, country, and original material Blues.  Of course, we may want some acoustic instruments to add texture, but the focus will be Electric Blues/Rock. The intent is to increase the frequency to at least bi-monthly with a focus on playing out occasionally at an open mic. This jam is being hosted by in Downingtown with the potential to expand locations as the opportunity presents itself.  At our current loc …

This group is for Princeton, NJ area musicians interested in getting together to jam with a specific focus on bluegrass, old time fiddle music, and country with a bluegrass instrumentation.  We currently try to meet once a month and encourage everyone to lead a song or tune.  All levels welcome, but stringed instruments only, please. No drums, flutes, etc.

Awakened Heart is an inclusive, New Thought community, a home of celebration and haven of healing and personal growth to all seekers of something more... more meaning, more Love, more Joy, more Well-Being, and more Abundance. We are rooted in Science of Mind teachings, and our community is built by people who are changing their lives by changing their thinking. It is our intention that everyone who is touched by the vibration of Awakened Heart is encouraged to cultivate an ever-expanding heart o …

We are made up of singer/songwriters and cover artists and those who simply appreciate acoustic music. We're about spontaneous collaborations between a mix of professional to newbie musicians with a passion for acoustic music and live performances that promote group dynamics, rich harmonies and lasting musical memories.

The Oneness Circle is a transformational experience focused on exploring the oneness of all beings in a unique combination of readings, guided meditations, live music, consciousness raising exercises, discussion, and more. It's about raising our collective consciousness vibrations, through shared wisdom, Q & A, and experiences. The Oneness Circle experience draws from many forms including diverse sources of wisdom and other inspirational elements to co-create a unique transformational experien …

Hi Folks ... Instead of creating our usual grooves that intermingle on the drums, we will do the same, but with our voices in a very playful, intuitive and spontaneous way, improvised on the spot. Much of this exploration will be influenced on work I have done with Bobby McFerrin, who created his Circle Songs method. Quoting McFerrin ... "It's primal, unadorned singing. I've always felt that singing a song without words makes one song a thousand songs because the people who hear it can bring th …

We make art together! We make adventures together! We make artistic adventures happen together!! As a member of this group, you will attend meetups where you create interactive art in a new and adventurous way unlike anything you have done before! ** you will create interactive singing & dancing installations on Fairmount Park's Schuylkill River Trail** **you will dance & make choreography that premieres during site-specific dance performances in Philadelphia** **you will help organize and produ …

Hello Everybody - I am starting a group for anybody interested in playing the Ukulele. If you're reading this, you know how addicting the Uke can be and you want to play as much as possible. This Meetup Group will give all players, no matter what the experience level the chance to learn from one another and jam with each other. This Meetup will be held in the Western Suburbs of Philadelphia in the Wayne, Pa general vacinity. So if you're close by, love the Uke and looking for some good folks to …

This group is for people who love kirtan, meditation, yoga, and ecstatic dance. This group is also for anyone who is interested in exploring various paths to spiritual awareness. Kirtan is the ancient practice of call and response singing in the spirit of joy that energizes your prana, opens your heart, expands awareness and promotes healing. Belonging to the path of Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion) it is also called Devotional Singing. A kind of singing meditation, it is generally practiced with …

We have a place in our city of Philadelphia to come together and acknowledge ourselves as spiritual beings.  The Sacred Village Center is a place for all persons to explore and learn from one another based on our own spiritual growth, path and needs.  We together make this space comfortable and welcoming to all.    In our urban city we need this space to be available and affordable to explore and develope as spiritual people.   Our Religious Studies and Spiritual Practice provides access to the …