Djembe Ile Drums Power Unity Camp

The Djembe drum is the reason I live happily today; without it, I would be in jail or dead.  I grew up in an impoverished community; and the odds were against me being successful.  I have been playing the Djembe drum since the age of 8yrs old; and I love it! The feeling I get from the music, the interaction with the crowds and the collaboration with the dancers is my joy. I want to share the gift of Djembe, in hopes that it will save someone else's child and help others.  We have the opportunity and the responsibility to give back what has been given to us.  I am Simba Jimiyu Foluke', a product of music's ability to transform and unite people; and this is my reason for asking that you help fund a  drum camp. 

Drums Power Unity is a one-week drum performance camp in North Alabama, designed to empower and unite a sundry group of individuals ranging from ages 7 to 65 through the restoration and preservation of Traditional West African Drumming and Oral history.  Our GOAL is to offer a free of charge experience to 50 students. Just $20 or more per person, will provide a positive place to teach the stage performance and camp materials (drums, camp tee shirts, costumes, lunches, etc.).  We at Djembe Ile' expect the outcome of such a camp to stimulate mental, physical, and emotional healing in each of our students. This stimulation will result in more centered and present individuals, and thus more holistic communities of tomorrow.

The Djembe Ile' team thanks you in advance for your help and donation by July 17, 2015.