and healing despite centuries long practices to forcibly remove the drum from Black identities,” said Aya Shabu, an educator, writer, performing artist and member of The Magic of African Rhythm, who ...

The drum circle was just one segment of the afternoon activities centered around Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African American culture that takes place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 this year.

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated ... This celebration blends music, drumming, discussions of African history, and the wearing of brightly colored traditional clothing, with the colors ...

Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On the third day of Kwanzaa, the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrated the African American cultural holiday. Drums, dance performances and ...