The Bele Bele Rhythm Collective

The Bele Bele Rhythm Collective is an inter-generational, diverse group of women from DC and surrounding areas who all share a passion for drumming, and will be performing tightly sewn compositions of polyrhythms on dun-uns and djembes, along with exciting breaks and contagious songs. The BBRC performs to celebrate unity and diversity, and to spread the joy and power of West African drumming to the community at-large.

Performers are Ayanna Gallant, Mary Anne Miles, Candace Mickens, Renee Panagos, Maite Lasa, Anovia Craven, Paula Schuman, Sara Wallace-Keeshen, Maralee Pepper, Marcia Greene, Michelle Arter-Thompson, Susan Galbraith, Michele Murphy Akaras. Led by Kristen Arant.