BBM Ensemble & Instructors

“African flute, balafon, djembe and dunun drums, bolon, and more combine in these skillfully crafted renditions of traditional Mandinka rhythms and songs, from Guinea, West Africa. A percussive, melodic, and upbeat journey into African music.”

BBM Rhythm Ensemble Performance Schedule

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About the Black Bear Moon Team

Dave Kobrenski

Director, Ensemble Member
Dave Kobrenski is an accomplished musician, artist, and educator who travels yearly to Guinea, West Africa,…more about Dave

Kerri Biller

PR, Dance Instructor, Ensemble Member
Dancer and teacher Kerri Biller brings her enthusiastic and supportive approach to teaching together with…more about Kerri

Doug Santaniello

Ensemble Member
Doug spent much of his life banging on tables until blues-singer friend Claire put a cookie tin and brushes…more about Doug

Audrey Garretson

Ensemble Member
Audrey Garretson has been studying West African Drumming for nine years and is one of the original members…more about Audrey

Keith Doran

Ensemble Member
Keith is very mysterious, and not much is known about him. He comes and goes very quietly, and sometimes…more about Keith

Loa Bersen

Ensemble Member
Loa’s first introduction to African drumming was during a cultural exchange trip to Cuba where she…more about Loa

Frank Anderson

Dance Instructor
Musician and dancer Frank Anderson began studying the music of West Africa in 1986. He has studied dance…more about Frank

Nicole Densmore

Ensemble Member
While studying classical flute at college, Nicole attended a weekend African drumming workshop. Ever since…more about Nicole
 
Best of NH 2009: Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble