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Rhythms From Around the World

Dror Sinai's Percussion of the World

2026-06-06 14:00:00 2026-06-06 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Rhythms From Around the World Dror Sinai presents percussion of the world through lecture, presentation, and performance. Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room

Saturday, June 06
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-06 14:00:00 2026-06-06 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Rhythms From Around the World Dror Sinai presents percussion of the world through lecture, presentation, and performance. Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room

Scotts Valley Branch

Fireside Community Room

Dror Sinai presents percussion of the world through lecture, presentation, and performance.

Dror's presentation on "Rhythms from Around the World" is an engaging , educational and entertaining experience that provides insight into the diverse cultural traditions of percussion instruments and their origins.

The lecture/performance covers a wide range of percussion instruments, including the frame drums of the Middle East, Bendir of Morocco, Riq, Doumbek, and Tabla of Egypt, Djembe of West Africa, and shakers and rattles, Congas, Bongos, Cajon. Dror will introduce each instrument and provide information about the cultural contexts in which they are used and the materials from which they are made.

One of the highlights of the presentation will be the demonstration of traditional rhythms and songs associated with each instrument. This method showcases the instruments' unique sounds and techniques while highlighting their cultural significance evolution over time.

Dror has presented "Rhythms from Around the World" at Universities, Schools, and Communities. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Performances | Music | History |

Scotts Valley Branch

Phone: 831-427-7712
Branch manager
Raziel Davison

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