Black Bear Moon Music and Cultural Project

The joyful sounds of West Africa come to New Hampshire this Friday, October 5th, as the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble presents a special celebration of traditional music at the Common Man in Ashland, NH, from 9-11 p.m.

We invite you to join us for this festive evening of drumming and dance, friends, and great food and drink. Music starts at 9 p.m. in the upstairs lounge — there’ll be ample space for dancing, and plenty of room for just kicking back, too!

• Where: Common Man, 60 Main Street, Ashland, NH
• When: Friday, October 5, 2007
• Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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About the BBM Rhythm Ensemble

The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble is a talented and energetic group of performers combining their skills to present and perform a unique and compelling selection of traditional West African rhythms and songs.

The Ensemble’s performances feature the tight rhythm work and earthy traditional West African grooves for which they are becoming known throughout the northeast. The group’s uplifting performances combine a timeless sense of spirit and musical adventure with a deep respect and understanding for the musical form and the tradition from which it comes.

Skillfully working instruments like the djembe, sangban, dununba, and kenkeni drums, as well as the African flute (also known as the tambin, or Fula flute), the krin (log drum), and more, the Ensemble weaves together an adventurous tapestry of highly danceable music that you won’t soon forget!