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Eastwinds Tribal Drumming perform
the traditional rhythms of the Middle-East and of North and West
Africa on ethnic percussion instruments for "belly-dance"
classes and performances. The Eastwinds philosophy embraces existing
rhythms and encourages improvisation and the layering of rhythms
into a fusion style that is ideal for American Tribal Style and
Gothic Bellydance. We take pride in our reputation as "dancer-friendly"
musicians. We are also teachers and enjoy offering historical information
on this beautiful art form during our performances, demos and workshops.
Eastwinds Tribal Drumming has been playing for dance for over a
decade. Jeff Webb has a background as a working jazz drummer since
the late 1960's and is currently the lead djembe player for a NY
based West African dance company. Casey Bond is the "heartbeat"
of Eastwinds Tribal Drumming. She is featured on the first Eastwinds
CD, "Enter the Heart of the Circle." Both she and Jeff
continue to hone their skills as Middle-Eastern percussionists with
ongoing drum classes with such notable musicians as Raquy Danziger,
Amir Naoum and Karim Nagy.
Our services are provided at a
reasonable fee, but we are always eager to chat, exchange ideas
and rhythms with other like-minded lovers of drumming.
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