DrumTalk
World Rhythm Festival is an ongoing series of events to highlight the
artistic and community-building power of the drum. DrumTalk brings together
highly accomplished drummers from around the world, on stage, teaching
classes or both for this International Percussion Festival and other events.
Location: CAPA High School, 111 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222
Tickets available by telephone: 412-281-3100 or by clicking the "Add to Cart" button for the appropriate item below!
Help us spread the word by downloading, printing and posting the DrumTalk 2008 poster by clicking here!
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Drummer Pass:
$219 ($179 before October 1st, 2008) |
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| Day Pass: $99 | |
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| Master Class: $35 | |
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Buy by clicking on
the links above.
Or call 412.281.3100 to order tickets. Group rates also available. |
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October 16
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UMOJA
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October 17
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A World of Percussion: A Kaleidoscope of drumming Traditions from Asia (India and Japan), Africa and Brazil
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October 18
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An Evening of Middle Eastern Drumming
Saturday evening’s collaborative, and interactive performance will feature Four-time Grammy Award winning master drummer, composer and educator, Glen Velez. While Glen draws upon the great drumming traditions of the Middle East, South India and the Mediterranean world (ancient and modern), he plays in a style all his own. Utilizing a vast culmination of complex hand and finger techniques, he creates a symphony of sound and texture from just a single hand held drum. Also performing Saturday: Raquy and the Cavemen (featuring: Raquy Danziger, David Kuckerhmann and Liron Peled) in a performance that will present a fusion of various Middle Eastern drumming styles. Raquy will be joined on stage by the incredible Zafira Middle Eastern Dance Troupe! Lastly, Japanese Taiko master, Takumi Kato will be featured. TIME: 8 p.m.
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October 19
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World Music and Jazz Fusion (MATINEE)
DrumTalk 08’s finale concert will feature Jim Donovan and his incredible Drum the Ecstatic International, Pittsburgh Jazz Legend, Roger Humphries and his quintet, Glen Velez, and a special performance by Kadiatou Konte performing African dance from Guinea. You will not want to miss this exciting conclusion to the four-day festival. TIME:
4:00 pm
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Glen Velez Four-time Grammy Award winning master drummer, composer and educator. |
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Takumi Kato |
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Jim Donovan Multi-platinum recording artist (former lead of Rusted Root), Drum facilitator |
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Marcus Santos Master percussionist and Drum ambassador from |
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Raquy Danziger One of the most popular teachers and composer of Middle Eastern Drumming today |
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Liron Pelod Born in Israel, Liron has been a dominant figure in the Middle-Eastern music scene in the United States as a Percussionist and Composer. |
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David Kuckhermann David is a pioneer in the field of hand- and fingerdrumming. His personal style incorporates techniques and rhythms from the handdrumming traditions of Iran, India, Egypt, Europe, Turkey and Africa. |
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Roger Humphries Pittsburgh Jazz legend, bandleader |
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Moe Jerrant Presenting workshops and drum circles that emphasize stress reduction. |
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Assane M’Baye A native of |
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Elie Kihonia Multi-instrumentalist, Master Drummer and healing circle facilitator |
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Dr. Anicet Mundundu Ethno-musicologist from the University of Pittsburgh; a multi-talented instrumentalist, He is the founder and Artistic Director of Jambo African Music Company, a company dedicated in providing authentic African music and its related arts, both in their traditional and contemporary forms. |
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There are several ways to get to DrumTalk 2008 events at Pittsburgh CAPA High School
1. Park in or near Downtown.
2. Take the “T” from points south (CAPA is a very short
walk from the Wood Street Station), or a bus.
3. Take our shuttle.
1. Park in or near Downtown: The cheapest garages are
city-owned.
Click here for a list of Downtown city-owned garages; the
closest ones are
here (near Byham),
here (near CAPA), and
here.
Use this great
Downtown
Pittsburgh Partnership site for a map of all garages nearby.
2. Take the “T” or the bus: The “T” can be boarded anywhere
from
South Hills Village to
Station Square to take you to Wood Street Station, a Downtown
stop a few blocks from CAPA High School. Use
this map to get you from Wood Street Station to CAPA.
Most buses will get you to
Downtown. Check the Port Authority’s
“trip planner” web site to plan a route.
3. Take our shuttle: Afrika Yetu will provide a shuttle from
nearby locations for Friday, Saturday & Sunday events. Please check
for updates on this. |
Good news! There are a number of hotels that are available within walking
distance of DrumTalk 2008 events (the Steelers are playing out of town!).
Check back for updates on group rates.
· Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel (above the Byham)
· Marriott SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
· Courtyard Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown
· Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
Middle budget accommodations:
·Holiday
Inn (all within 10 miles of Downtown)
·Best Western Parkway Center Inn,
Afrika
Yetu always appreciates volunteers. They make our work possible. For events, we
offer reduced or free admission to volunteers. For events we only need a
limited amount of help, so this offer is first come, first serve.
For
clerical and other volunteer work with our organization, we may be able to
provide college credit or resume-building experience.
Email us about volunteer opportunities.