SFJAZZ WORLD DRUM WEEK
(Published: June 10, 2014)

Fri Aug 8 - Sun Aug 10
SFJAZZ Center Joe Henderson Lab
Youth: $5 Adults: $20 (per class)

We are thrilled to bring together master percussionists from around the globe to celebrate the power of the drum through this series of hands-on workshops for adults and families. Expert faculty include Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain and native instructors from Perú, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil, Japan and the U.S!
Students are encouraged to bring their own drums to class; some instruments will be provided. No experience necessary to participate!

Fri Aug 8, 7-8:30pm
The Music of India: Jim Santi Owen & Friends

Sat Aug 9, 11am - 12pm
Family Workshop: Afro Haitian Drumming w/ Daniel Brevil

Sat Aug 9, 1 - 2:30pm
Japanese Taiko Drumming Workshop

Sat Aug 9, 4 - 5:30pm
Puerto Rican Bomba & Plena Workshop w/ Hector Lugo

Sun Aug 10, 11am to 12pm
Family Workshop: Afro-Peruvian Cajón & Zapateo w/ Gabriela Shiroma & Peta Robles

Sun Aug 10, 1 - 2:30pm
Indian Tabla Master Class w/ Zakir Hussain
For intermediate to advanced level musicians only.

Sun Aug 10, 4-5:30pm
Brazilian Bloco Afro Workshop w/ Alfie Macias

More Information: http://www.sfjazz.org/events/sessions/2014/education/world-drum-week