Kumandi Drums & Healing

Summer 2026 Calendar

Emerson Drummers perform at SLCA Services, lead Drum Circle

The Emerson Drummers will perform as part of the worship services at the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta, Sunday June 28th, 3pm. The afternoon will include a drum circle with the group, immediately following the service. Please go to the THIS PAGE for the SLCA website for more info.

Tucker Women Drummers- Wednesday nights in Tucker

The Tucker Women's West African Drumming Class meets on Wednesdays, at Tucker First United Methodist Church! In each class you'll learn proper playing technique, warmup and hand-balancing exercises, and the elements of at least one traditional West African rhythm. You'll also have the opportunity to learn from the group reviewing at least one of its performance pieces. Classes are ongoing on Wednesdays, from 7-8:30pm and meet at the Wesley Center on the extended Tucker First UMC Campus at 2397 4th St., Tucker GA 30084. Please go to the Group Classes page for more info and registration.

Joy of Drumming #9!!

The next immersion workshop day of drumming will be Saturday, September 26th, 2026- Joy of Drumming #9. We'll return to Shallowford Presbyterian Church, and weather permitting we'll meet in the outdoor pavilion behind the church. Good friends and longtime drumming colleagues Ben Weston of One Drum, Dee Desnoyers of Drum Club, and Chuck Cogliandro of Kumandi Drums will lead a full day of West African Drumming!!

9am to 3:30pm, with lunch break

Please go to the Group Classes page for more information and registration!

Emerson Drummers- Tuesday nights in Marietta members-

The Emerson Drummers are now playing in their 30th year together!! This group was begun with members of the Emerson Unitarian Congregation, and has grown over the years with hundreds of drummers of all levels being part of the group. It is not strictly a beginner class, but we do have brand new drummers regularly joining the group. The group has a strong welcoming spirit and sense of community sharing. And with many experienced drummers taking part, you will really be lifted by the power of the rhythm.

7-8:30pm every Tuesday night, $20 per class drop-in rate for new members. Your first class is FREE. When you are ready to join the performing group your discount fee is $65 per month with your commitment. We meet in the warm months, including April, at East Cobb Park in Marietta, in the pavilion closest to Roswell Road just behind the kids' playground. In cooler months (November-February) we meet in the Fellowship Hall at Emerson Unitarian Congregation, 4010 Canton Road, Marietta GA 30066. Loaner drums and sale drums available by prior request for class- please let us know.

NOTE: The listings in this calendar are provided as a service to those interested in drum and dance as well as world music, and are as accurate as I can make them at the time the calendar goes out. Always be sure to check with the instructor, performer or venue if there is any doubt about the accuracy of what you find here. If you wish to *subscribe* to receive this calendar automatically as an email, simply send an email to chuck@kumandi.com, and I will add your address to my list.

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