Upcoming Events & Performances
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Highlife Afrobeat Jazz
〰️ Highlife Afrobeat Jazz
Learn drumming online
You can now learn traditional Ghanaian drumming in our new video tutorial series led by Abass Dodoo.
We go from the absolute basics through to more advanced techniques.
Corporate or Private Events
One-Drum is a troupe of professional Ghanaian performers, made up of African drummers, musicians, dancers and acrobats with over 30 years of experience providing an authentic African performance for your corporate or private event. We specialise in providing performances for Corporate Fundraising Dinners, Galas, Special Evening Events. We also cater for private weddings, funerals, birthdays and naming ceremonies and other traditional African ceremonies. We work within your budget to deliver a traditional African performance with a Wow! factor, to your private event.
One-Drum Rhythms: Jazz Fusion, Ghanaian Beats
One-Drum Rhythms brings the traditional Highlife Jazz/ Afrobeat music genre that originated in Ghana early in the 20th century. It uses the melodic and main rhythmic structures of traditional Akan and Kpanlogo music fused with bass, acoustic, flute and sax. We perform in festivals, summer camps, live venue clubs. We also collaborate with creative artists and other musicians, through Arts Council funding and grants to create new and exciting work. We work with you to tailor a fee that fits your budget and expectations. We travel anywhere in UK and Europe; bringing our own instruments and costumes.