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Creation Africa was born to construct a different awareness of a misperceived “dark continent”. Creation Africa promotes artist, Nii Addico, an incredible Ghanaian wood carver and drummer.
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| Nii's work is now available at Words Worth Books in Uptown Waterloo. To see more, please contact us to set up a private appointment in your home or ours to view Nii’s carvings. Our gallery display is in our home in Uptown Waterloo, an hour or so drive from Toronto or London. Please call or email to set up an appointment or if you have any questions. |
Drumming - Intermediate/Advanced $80 |
Cambridge Centre for the Arts |
Sept 28 - Nov 2
8-9 pm |
Nii was featured in the Toronto Star February 2008. To read more click here.
Nii offers exciting drumming and carving workshops and performances for any type of group – schools, corporate, fundraisers, and even birthday parties! Nii can tailor the workshop to fit with any theme such as teamwork, Black history, spirituality, youth empowerment, leadership and so on. Read these testimonials:
“Drumming is always a big hit (for kids and adults alike) and I liked how you orchestrated the activity.” – Peggy
“I loved watching you work at the carving demonstration and seeing all the guests shopping and renewing acquaintances.” – Dawn
“Thanks for making the occasion so full of heart and such fun, your carvings are lovely and your stories enriched my sense of them” – Kim
“Thank you brother for such a beautiful time with you today… for so generously sharing your story, your space, your art, your music with us. And thanks for sharing your beautiful vibration with the world as you do.” - Marg |
Beginner: learn the basic drum alphabet, the three basic ways to hit the drum to perform the alphabet, create different sounds, and simple rhythms.
Intermediate: Build upon basic skills by learning more advanced rhythms and traditional African songs. Become comfortable playing with other drummers.
Advanced: Learn more complex African songs. Work with timing and solos while other drummers keep the rhythm.
Drums are available for sale or rent during the lesson period. An additional charge applies for this service. |
