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Drum Circle at 419 Decatur St
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Free. Free and open to the publicLocation: LAT/LONG: 29.954823, -90.064786
At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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10:30 to 11:30 am Central Time
Description
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present a
Drum Circle
led by
Michael Skinkus
Saturdays at 10:30 am
At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center
419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
Join our interactive and open to all ages program that features
African drumming and dance! (All levels welcome.)
Join us for an interractive drum & dance circle as we honor those who came before us. Play drums and learn about our cultural history and the legacy of Congo Square in New Orleans. This drum and dance circle is open to all ages. No experience required.
Michael Skinkus moved to New Orleans in 1987 to attend Tulane University and to engross himself in this city’s music. Similarly, he has traveled to Cuba numerous times as well as visiting Haiti, Brazil and Puerto Rico, all on what he calls “study trips.” His goal is to experience and incorporate authentic music. This hands-on approach plus his academic work – earning a degree in Latin American Studies and a Masters in ethnomusicology – has made him a diversified and much-called upon artist.
Reservation or Registration: No
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