The Garifuna Drumming Experience is a two-hour drumming lesson on Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island in Hopkins, Belize, taught by an instructor who has played since childhood.
You cross to the island by kayak, and we start in our spiritual centre with Garifuna art, artefacts and literature, and the history that sits underneath the music. It matters to hear that first, because the rhythms carry meaning.
Then the drums. Our instructor teaches by ear, the way he learned. You play rather than watch, and whether you've drummed for years or never touched a drum, you get the same seat.
This session is drumming only. For drumming and dance together, see Garifuna Drumming & Dancing.
What you'll do
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Play a real Garifuna drum, taught by ear
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An instructor who has played since childhood
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The spiritual centre — art, artefacts and the history first
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Arrive by kayak across the lagoon
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Two focused hours on the drums
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Groups of up to sixteen