This is arguably the first kid song I wrote. My 3 or 4 year old son Andrew (soon to be 30!) looked up at some birds flying by and said very wisely, "You know dad, birds don't carry suitcases. They just fly!" At the time I was struggling with a bunch … [Read more...] about Birds
Multicultural School Shows: Funga Alafia
Commentary: This is literally the first rhythm I learned from African Master Drummer Kazi Oliver. Watch as I create a multi-part rhythm with the entire audience and 3 volunteers. . This traditional West African song & rhythm is part of my … [Read more...] about Multicultural School Shows: Funga Alafia
Multicultural School Shows-Curiosity
Commentary: Curiosity is an old African folktale that I've turned into a song and accompanied with the Irish Bodhran. I usually lead off with this "DrumSongStory" in my "Beyond The Borders" Program because it is truly multicultural as well as … [Read more...] about Multicultural School Shows-Curiosity
RI School Assemblies
Get Block Booking Discounts even for just a single school! For those of you in the RI area, I will be coming to Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts on the following dates in 2010 and am offering you my block booking discounts. You'll save … [Read more...] about RI School Assemblies
Mark Shepard To Perform DrumSongStory at UCCCA
UCCCA stands for Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts and I'll be performing DrumSongStory for their "Family Fun Day" on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 2:00 PM. at Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford AVe, Oneonta, NY 13820 Admission is FREE! For more … [Read more...] about Mark Shepard To Perform DrumSongStory at UCCCA