Wula Drum at PASIC 2024

Wula Drum at PASIC 2024 – Join Us in Indianapolis!

We’re excited to announce that Wula Drum will be at the 2024 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) from November 13-16, 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. You can find us at Booth #1417, where we’ll have our Handcrafted Djembes, Dunduns, Accessories & Music downloads, as well as information about our Drumming programs, Performances, Team-building events and Wellness programs.

Make sure to stop by to meet the Wula Team, check out our drums, and chat about drumming. We’d love to connect with you and share our passion for West African rhythms!

You can get tickets to the event HERE

Special Clinics & Performances

We’re thrilled to have M’Bemba Bangoura and Famoro Dioubate  joining us for clinics at PASIC this year. Don’t miss these chances to experience the sounds and traditions of West African music by these two ambassadors of their culture:

• Famoro Dioubate – "The Songs of the Balafon from Guinea, West Africa"
  📅 November 16th, 2024
  🕚 11:00 am
  📍 Room 205

• M’Bemba Bangoura – "Sounds and Technique of the Djembe in Guinea, West Africa"
  📅 November 16th, 2024
  🕒 3:00 pm
  📍 Room 120

We Can't Wait to See You!

If you're attending PASIC 2024, make sure to mark your calendars for these clinics and visit us at Booth #1417. We are excited to meet fellow drummers and other drum companies - let’s collaborate!

Stay tuned for more updates as the event approaches. We’ll see you in Indianapolis!

Drum & Dance Workshops with M'Bemba Bangoura

M'Bemba Bangoura will be hosting two special classes, only 5 minutes away from the Indiana Convention Center.

Friday, November 15th

6 - 7.30 pm Djembe / Dundun Class

7.30 - 9 pm African Dance Class

***Limited space: Please register in advance. GET TICKETS.

$25 a Class.
All Levels Welcome! Need a drum? Reserve for $10.

Location: 

DanceWorks Indy

537 E Ohio St. Suite 100

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Famoro Dioubate and the Bala from Guinea, West Africa

The article explores the balafon, a traditional West African xylophone with over 800 years of history, primarily linked to the Mande culture in Guinea and surrounding regions. It highlights the role of the Griot, the oral historians who preserve cultural traditions, and details the balafon’s construction, tuning, and unique sound. The piece features Famoro Dioubate, a prominent Griot and balafon player, known for his blend of traditional and modern music, who will conduct a clinic at PASIC 2024 to demonstrate the instrument’s techniques and repertoire. Read the full article HERE