Drum Power Information

Drum Power is a youth leadership program that provides young people with an opportunity to learn West African Traditional, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian drumming and their cultural/historical significance in order to build self-esteem and self-confidence through discovering the rewards of discipline, teamwork, creativity, responsibility and self-respect. These elements are the foundations out of which come respect for others, leadership, and ultimately, positive contributions to the world. Youth are drawn to both the power of drums, and rhythms of the African diaspora because they are the rhythmic roots of many of the musical forms they enjoy including hip hop, R & B (rhythm & blues), salsa and merengue. We use this attraction to help them develop. Our goal is to use the process of learning West African Traditional, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian drumming (which require considerable discipline, commitment and practice) to help them realize their ability to achieve any goal by employing their own positive energy and self-determination.