What do we really know about drumming?

The earliest known appearance of the drum stems from Neolithic times. Excavations dated to around 6000 B.C. have turned up primitive versions of these instruments.

Read more: History of Drums & Percussion | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_4868761_history-drums-percussion.html#ixzz1VJWGzrlQ

Promoting Community

As most of you know, I have been spending a lot time planning our one year benefit celebration, FLOWSTIVAL and have been on the phone with many drum circle organizers through out the state. I have been talking to them about talking to our community as a whole during the festival about the "history of drumming and poi".

Through these discussions on the phone, we have all come to the realization that we are in "it", meaning organizers of drum circles, because of our dedication to promote a sustainable, resourceful and growing community.

In closing,  I am going to be dedicating this month's posts to the history of drumming.

I would love to invite you all to share we me your thoughts of the heritage of drumming, even if it is just your personal experience.