SHAKE WHAT YO' MAMA GAVE YA!!
About Egbe Sekere of Atlanta
Egbe Sekere of Atlanta
Egbe Sekere of Atlanta is dedicated to the celebration of life and preservation of cultural traditions among all people from the Diaspora. The music of the Sekere is known to have a positive, healing effect and it is often used for praise and celebration throughout the world. Sekeres has a history, a language and voice in the genres of conga, agogo bell, talking drum and djundjun families found in West Africa and the Caribbean Islands.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create great Sekere music as a tool of enlightenment to unify, then solidify our communities. Egbe Sekere of Atlanta is a call for the local and global world to pay attention and take action to keep the arts in our educational systems. Our goal is to encourage humanity to live in the positive realm of tomorrow by joining together today in the spirit of peace, love and life.
Sekere
Sekere (Shay-ka-ray) is an African hand percussive instrument made from a gourd strung with Beads, nuts, shells, or seeds. Today, Sekeres are played in bands, drum circles, parades, choirs, worship celebrations, live concerts and festivals all over the world. (CHEKERE/SHEKERE)
Egbe Sekere of Atlanta Upcoming Events
REGULAR SHEKERE CLASSES WILL RESUME FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Eight (8) sessions (for $85) will be held from 1 PM to 2 PM at the following address:
Decatur Family YMCA - Basement Studio
1100 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
Basement Studio
-Park in back parking lot and enter through the back door.
*Use promo code "Shake it" for $20 off*
Offer expires March 2nd
Orisha Dance Class Taught by Yeye Olori Oriyomi
To register for this course, click the link>>https://www.schoolofpac.com/course/bembe-101