Saratoga Springs Public Library Welcomes Master Drummer to The Spa City

Saratoga Springs — Master Drummer M’Bemba Bangoura will be back in Saratoga Springs on Friday, April 25, and will be showcased in three offerings presented by the Saratoga Springs Public Library in partnership with EarthBeat Music.

Bangoura is a highly acclaimed Guinean master drummer, teacher, and performer of African drum and dance. He is known for his mastery of the djembe and his contributions to the contemporary djembe scene. 

Additionally, Saratoga Springs Public Library offers patrons the ability to check out djembe drums as part of their Library of Things.

Members of the community are invited to register for one of three offers:

1:30–2:30 p.m. – West African Drumming & Movement for All Ages and Abilities

3–4 p.m. – Djembe Drumming Workshop for Adults and Teens (ages 13+)

4:15 – 5:30 p.m. – DounDoun Dance Workshop for Adults and Teens (ages 13+)

For more information on these programs and/or to register, please visit the Events Calendar online at www.sspl.org.

Saratoga Arts made these programs possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Each program requires registration for each person attending.