If you are interested in the possibilities of rhythm and movement beyond “groove” then, come and join Us*. Percussionist David Pleasant presents a weekly study and practice of peculiar polyrhythmic forms. The class is challenging for musicians and non-musicians alike. It centers on the drum/rhythm as an intent-focused, semantic music: the drum is a voice rather than a time piece, framework, or marker. Gullah-Geechee folklorist Bessie Jones called it the DRUMFOLK. The whole person engages multiple metric, rhythmic, and time spheres all in the One; with time, not against it.
Wear hard soled shoes and comfortable clothes. Instruments are optional.
WHAT:
RIDDIMIC STUDIES workshop
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 17th 6-8p
COST:
$10
WHERE:
Sisters Uptown Bookstore
1942 Amsterdam/155 on the C train
Call: 212.568.1645
*Us: A group of dancers, scholars, musicians, and just plain folk who participate in the discovery of new riddims and rhythmic harmonies. .
For more information contact All About Jazz.
