Event
Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah at 419 Decatur St
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Free. Free and open to the publicLocation: LAT/LONG: 29.954740, -90.064698
At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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10:30 to 11:30 am Central Time
Description
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present a
Drum Circle
with
Mama Jamilah
Saturday at 10:30 am
At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center
419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
Join us for an interractive drum & dance circle led by Mama Jamilah as we honor those who came before us. Play drums and learn about our cultural history and the legacy of Congo Square in New Orleans.
Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She was educated in the New Orleans Public School system and is a graduate of Dillard University. Jamilah holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Faith Community Nursing. She is a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
In addition to her work in community wellness Jamilah also serves as a leader in preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of her African ancestors. Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is affectionately known in her community as Mama Jamilah. She is co-Founder of the Congo Square Preservation Society, Kumbuka African Drum and Dance collective, and Bamboula 2000. Mama Jamilah has performed and taught African dance and culture for over 40 years. She is a gifted healer, dancer, singer, percussionist, and choreographer. Mama Jamilah has been a part of the Black Masking Mardi Gras Indian tradition since age 16 and is presently a member of Guardians of the Flame Maroon Society.
This drum circle is open to all ages. No experience required.
This program is free and open to the public.
Reservation or Registration: No
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