WORLD RECORD DRUM CIRCLE POSTPONED UTILL JUNE 16, 2024
All Information on this page will be updated to the new 2024 dates!
Due to limited responses we are postponing the actual world record gathering that was planned for June 18, 2023 to be continued next year. We are still taking applications now for the new date of June 16, 2024. This gives us plenty time to better spread the word and get the numbers we need to be successful. We are still having an event drum circle to close our 2023 event on June 18, 2023 at Centennial Olympic Park at 7:00PM Drums are available at African Dejeli
All Information on this page will be updated to the new 2024 dates!
Due to limited responses we are postponing the actual world record gathering that was planned for June 18, 2023 to be continued next year. We are still taking applications now for the new date of June 16, 2024. This gives us plenty time to better spread the word and get the numbers we need to be successful. We are still having an event drum circle to close our 2023 event on June 18, 2023 at Centennial Olympic Park at 7:00PM Drums are available at African Dejeli
KEEPERS OF THE CULTURE
DRUM CIRCLE: 5000 STRONG COLLECTIVELY CLAIMING THE WORLD RECORD
DRUM CIRCLE: 5000 STRONG COLLECTIVELY CLAIMING THE WORLD RECORD
In tribute to our ancestors who brought us the drum we stand as the united keepers of that culture to claim the world record for an African drum circle in their honor!
- Families encouraged to participate
- Groups and organizations are welcome and encouraged to participate
- Beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate
Calling on 5000 African Drummers from around the world to Atlanta, Georgia June 16, 2024. Shekeres and Dancers are also encouraged/invited! Overall festival dates are June 14-16 for those who desire full event participation.
Once you have registered make sure your name is on the World Record Holder Lists. If you don't see your name on the listing please contact us to add your name. [email protected] or text 404-587-5457
- Registration fee for this event is $60.00 Includes your reserved space in the circle, your official Keepers of The Culture Drum Circle World Record T-Shirt, World Record all access ID necklace for all Juneteenth Atlanta operations, Drum Circle World-Record Holder Medal, and your African Drum World Record-Holder Certificate.
- If you have your own drum you can bring it along.
- If you need to purchase a drum we have them for you.
- Select your drum in the product list on the registration form found below.
- If you need classes and live in Greater Atlanta you can attend classes in person.
- If you can't attend in person you can attend on line.
- These are basic classes to prepare you to play your drum during the World Record Drum Circle.
- We have prepared a list of class providers for those living here in the state of Georgia to continue drum/dance lessons.
- Classes are available throughout Greater Atlanta.
- We can also refer outside of Georgia to possible classes where you live.
- We will have a recorded video that teaches you the our collective beat for the drum circle.
Join with Elijah Gilmore and The Tribe of Eli for the African Drum Circle World Record!
Elijah Gilmore is a American jazz recording artist who has shared the stage and studio with many national artist such as the legendary Gladys Knight, Gearld Veasly, Najee, Brian Culbertson, Waymen Tisdale, Pieces of a Dream, The Roots, John Mayer, P. Diddy, Outcast, Gearld Levert, Joe Mcbride, and the Dave Mathews Band to name a few!
Elijah Gilmore is a American jazz recording artist who has shared the stage and studio with many national artist such as the legendary Gladys Knight, Gearld Veasly, Najee, Brian Culbertson, Waymen Tisdale, Pieces of a Dream, The Roots, John Mayer, P. Diddy, Outcast, Gearld Levert, Joe Mcbride, and the Dave Mathews Band to name a few!
WE WILL SURROUND THIS ENTIRE PARK WITH 5000 AFRICAN DRUMS!
Everyone Is Invited to Participate!
Everyone Is Invited to Participate!
Click here for the list of participating drummers
Once you register your names are added to the list!
Once you register your names are added to the list!
Lets share a little history on the Djembe drum
A little different look
In this YouTube video you will see examples of playing the Dejembe Drums and the Dununba drums of different sizes
In this YouTube video we see the joy of drum, community, and dance.
AFRICAN DRUM CIRCLE: WORLD RECORD
THE FOLLOWING FORM WILL BE COMPLETED SOON!
WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION! WORK IN PROGRESS! WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION! WORK IN PROGRESS! WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION!
Georgia |
Florida |
Alabama |
Louisiana |
Georgia Manga African Dance/Drum (404) 993-5924 [email protected] 1083 Austin Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 |
N'fungola Sibo African Dance & Drum Company 575-590-8900 [email protected] 1719 Tolendano St, New Orleans, LA, |
||
DrumLuv Dance Center 321-215-5154 [email protected] 2901 Palm Bay Road Northeast, Palm Bay, Florida 32905 |
Nathifa Dance and Outreach, LLC 205-572-8661 [email protected] 901 Woodbrook Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 |
Congo Square Preservation Society Jamila Peters and Luther Gay |
|
Ayoka Afrikan Drum Dance 813.713.1803 850-296-7136 [email protected] 2221 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL |
Sahi On Ko Djony (205) 639-7626 [email protected] Mobile, AL · Huntsville, AL · Birmingham, AL · Montgomery, AL |
||
African Drum Dance Ensemble Dr. Sara Brown 850-201-9891 Sara [email protected] Tallahassee Community College |
The Black Cultural Arts Coalition of Shreveport |
||
Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute 404-392-8733 495 Moreland Ave SE Atlanta GA 30316 Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm |
Nam Nkama Pan-African Drum Dance Ensemble 904-800-6890 [email protected] 3315 N. Liberty St. Jacksonville, Fl 32206 |
N"KAFU Traditional African Dance Company 504*284-2901 504*430-0894 www.blackpantherdiva @bellsouth.net 5300 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126 |
|
Diamano Coura West African Dance Company Phone: (510) 542 - 9555 1428 Alice Street 2nd Floor Oakland, CA 94612 |
Kumbuka African Dance contact: AusettuaAmorAmenkum [email protected], [email protected] |
||
Droll Kelen. INC (404) 621-6265 Sunday Classes 2977 E Ponce De Leon Ave C, Decatur, Ga 30030 |