As a great perk to my new job, I started playing djembe in LaSalle University's Neo-African Drums and Dance. This picture was taken at the University of Pennsylvania's museum. We were playing a reception for around 1000 people in the Egyptian wing.I'm really having a lot of fun learning new rhythms and approaches to music. For a string player, taking a way pitch is an interesting thing. It's really let me focus on my timing and articulation; so I guess I'm practicing without really practicing.
We've got another gig coming up on November 6th on campus. It's a bit longer; we'll see how my endurance holds up.
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