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Created from scratch by local drummer and drum instructor Kristen Arant, the BBRC is an intergenerational, diverse group of women from DC and surrounding areas who all share a passion for drumming.

Arant, who has studied extensively the rhythms of Mandingue drum master Mamady Keita, chose the name after learning the rhythm and song “Bele Bele” at a 2-week drumming intensive with Mamady. The song is traditionally sang when a very important person or “big personality” comes to the village.

The BBRC is available for performances throughout the DC and beyond. The group brings tightly sewn compositions of polyrhythms played on dun-uns and djembes, with accompanying group songs and dancers.

Members of the BBRC perform to celebrate their unity and commitment to one another, to the art of West African drumming, and to spreading its joy and power to the community. To find out more about or to join the BBRC, contact kristen@drumlady.com.