Motherland Music Classes & Educational Programs

Motherland Music Classes & Educational Programs offers Beginning Drumming with Pashyo, Senegalese Djembe and DjunDjun, Malinke Singing Class, Kids Class All Ages, Ballet Style DjunDjun Class, Drum with Malik, Free Drum Circle, and Kora Class. The offerings include learning basic drum fundamentals, traditional West African songs, West African drumming, and kora.

Programs

• Beginning Drumming with Pashyo — Thu 12:00 pm-1:30 pm · Welcome to our Beginners Drum Class where you can learn the basic fundamentals of how to play drums. This class is perfect for anyone.
• Senegalese Djembe and DjunDjun — Mon 5:00 pm-7:00 pm; Wed 5:00 pm-7:00 pm · $20 · All experience levels welcome. No sign up required. Bring your own drum or rent one.
• Malinke Singing Class — Tue 5:30 pm-7:00 pm · $20 · Nafi Diabate from Guinea West Africa sharing traditional songs from the Motherland. No experience needed.
• Kids Class All Ages — All ages · Sat 10:00 am-11:30 am · West African kids class. All ages are welcomed. Bring a drum or drums are provided. Donation based.
• Ballet Style DjunDjun Class — Sat 12:00 pm-1:30 pm · Learn traditional West African djun djun rhythms ballet style with Malik from Senegal. No experience needed. Drums available for rent.
• Drum with Malik — Sat 1:30 pm-3:00 pm · $25 · Experience the power of djembe and doundoun drums with Malik Sow (So) from Senegal.
• Free Drum Circle — Fri 2:00 pm-6:00 pm · Special event.
• Kora Class — Sun 3:30 pm-5:00 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $20–$25
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Sat-Sun Noon-5:00 pm

About the provider

The program has served the Los Angeles community since 1992, with over three decades of history. Its mission is to preserve, share, and celebrate African Drumming and Culture while fostering connection, healing, and community through sound. It also offers educational field trips for schools in grades K-12, as well as cultural festivals, classes, concerts, live performances, programming, and community events.

All experience levels welcome. No sign up required for some classes. No experience needed for some classes. Donation based for Kids Class All Ages.

Last updated October 11, 2026.