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Good morning Is there any reason I should not use your 7 essential grooves on a conga? Or does a conga kind of demand the tumbao style? Also, where does tumbao fit into the essential grooves? Thank you very much, … Continue reading →

Here is a vintage photo taken back in 1980 in Silverlake, I think.

Good morning Mr. Helm I really appreciate your style and approach to drumming. I have a question about the use of the djembe when playing with North American music. Would you take your djembe to practically any musical setting, or … Continue reading →

In our meditation drumming groups it has become obvious that there is an energy, maybe many different energies generated by the connection of the drummers through the grooves to the higher consciousness of the Universe. One of these energies is … Continue reading →

Charlie Dechant playing bass flute with me on the djembe at the 21st Paralounge in Ocala Nat’l Forest in Florida. I did two workshops about the healing meditative aspects of th drum and healing grooves and then laid down some … Continue reading →

Thursday at Reddick, Florida, Hosted by Marsha Dawes:  Thursday, October 11, 2012  at 6:30PM    $25 Friday and Saturday at Paralounge in Ocala Nat’l Forest Friday my event starts at 1pm so don’t miss it! Monday down in Gulfport/St. Pete at … Continue reading →

Drumming Group What is the Drumming Group? Why is Drumming effective? What happens if someone is reluctant to engage in the group? What should the Drumming group accomplish? Drumming Therapist at Bridges to Recovery What is the Drumming Group? Drumming … Continue reading →

Hi Buddy I recently purchased your 7 Essential Grooves and have been watching your u-tube clips. I love your style and approach. I am older and have been playing djembe for just a few years, but have been looking for … Continue reading →

We drummed ƒriday night blue moon, August 31