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Sabar Drumming Workshop w/Senegalese Master Drummer Mapathe Diop
Dec
12

Sabar Drumming Workshop w/Senegalese Master Drummer Mapathe Diop

KEYS, BEATS, BARS PRESENTS 

Sabar Drumming Workshop w/Senegalese Master Drummer Mapathe Diop

Thursday, December 12th 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Propulsion Zone
818 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204

$25.00
Tickets at door only (cash preferred & card accepted)  

All ages and all skill levels welcome | disability affirmative. Drums will be provided, but if you have a sabar drum, please bring yours.
 
Bio
Mapathé Diop is a Master Drummer from Dakar, Senegal, West Africa.  Mapathé has drummed his entire life having been born to a hereditary caste of griot entertainers among the Wolof people where he performed regularly at traditional ceremonies, less formal social occasions and toured West Africa with the film company Daaray Kocc, and musical troupe Dioudou Tay. Since arriving in the United States in 1992, he has taught and frequently performed in the Seattle area and generally throughout the West Coast.  His relaxed and thorough teaching approach facilitates the learning of traditional Senegalese rhythms such as Wolof, Serer, Lebou, Laubé and Walo.  Aside from teaching the "how to" aspects of playing a traditional rhythm, he also conveys the cultural context associated with the rhythm.

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Dance Off | All Styles Battle
Dec
8

Dance Off | All Styles Battle

KEYS BEATS BARS PRESENTS

Dance off | All Styles Battle

Sunday December, 8th 2024
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Propulsion Zone
818 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204

$10 to watch | $15 to battle
CASH PRIZE!
All ages & all styles welcome!

Judges: pop n tod, Akash Gaman
Hosted by Akash Gaman

Co-sponsored by Sky Walking Institute, Keys, Beats, Bars

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Art Exhibit for Native American Heritage Day
Nov
29

Art Exhibit for Native American Heritage Day

Art Exhibit for Native American Heritage Day

Friday, November 29th 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Propulsion Zone
818 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97220

Free event, all ages, family friendly, disability affirmative 

Celebrating art and culture for Native American Heritage Day

Artists TBA

Co-sponsored by Keys, Beats, Bars, Propulsion Network, Amplifyr, The Jericho Movement

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Creatives Beyond Incarceration: Community Conversations
Nov
10
to Nov 13

Creatives Beyond Incarceration: Community Conversations

Creatives Beyond Incarceration: Community Conversations

Sunday, November 10th 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brooklyn Artery
1004 Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, New York 

Speakers

Fury Young- Freer Records
Betty Davis- The Jericho Movement
Adam Carpinell- Keys, Beats, Bars

Summary

This community discussion gathered by Caroline Davis features local, national and international musicians, artists, cultural workers, community organizers and organizations using the arts to support currently and formerly incarcerated persons.

Co-sponsored by The Jericho Movement, Keys, Beats, Bars, Freer Records

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Community Discussion on Art and Justice for Incarcerated People
Oct
23

Community Discussion on Art and Justice for Incarcerated People

KEYS, BEATS, BARS PRESENTS

Community Discussion on Art and Justice for Incarcerated People

Wednesday, October 23rd 2024

Doors | 6:00 p.m. music with Caroline Davis, Nate Query, Blacque Butterfly and more
Panel | 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Propulsion Zone
818 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97242

Free event, all ages, disability affirmative

Support the ongoing projects in Tanzania with Education Without Borders: https://www.ewobglobal.net/support-us

Discussion features 

Blacque Butterfly- Musician, singer, poet, activist, Keys, Beats, Bars

Mic Crenshaw- Afrikan Hiphop Caravan, Keys, Beats, Bars, Education Without Borders

Caroline Davis- Musician, activist, educator

Laura Glazer- Some People Press

Trish Jordan- Executive Director, Red Lodge Transition Services

Nate Query- Musician, The Decemberists, Facilitator for Outta Sight Outta Mind Music, an Open Hearts Open Minds program

Summary

This community discussion gathered by Caroline Davis and Adam Carpinelli features local, national and international musicians, artists, cultural workers, community organizers and organizations using the arts to support currently and formerly incarcerated persons.

Co-sponsored by Red Lodge Transition Services, Open Hearts Open Minds, Outta Sight Outta Mind, Propulsion Network, The Jericho Movement, Oregon Jericho, Education Without Borders, Global Fam, It Did Happen Here, AC Music Productions, Amplifyr, Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, Some People Press

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Wamba Album Release Show
Jun
21

Wamba Album Release Show

Join us for a special night of original and contemporary world beat music with Wamba releasing their new album "Kormantse" and a special tribute to Obo Addy and Dr. Kofi Agorsah.

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Massamba Diop LIVE at the Jack London
May
17

Massamba Diop LIVE at the Jack London

Join us for a special presentation about Senegalese culture, music and drumming with Master Drummer Massamba Diop from Baaba Maal's Band and The Black Panther Soundtrack. Workshop will focus on the tama (talking drum), sabar and dun dun rhythms.

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Community Conversations on Art & Justice for Incarcerated People
Mar
3

Community Conversations on Art & Justice for Incarcerated People

KEYS, BEATS, BARS PRESENTS

Community Conversations on Art and Justice for Incarcerated People

Sunday, March 3rd 2024
Door | 12:30 p.m.
Panel | 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Propulsion Zone - 818 SW 1st Ave, PDX, OR
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative

This community panel gathered by Caroline Davis and Adam Carpinelli features local, national and international musicians, artists, cultural workers, community organizers and organizations using the arts to support currently and formerly incarcerated persons. 

Panel features: 
Carla Grant- Executive DirectorOpen Hearts Open Minds

Caroline Davis- Musician, activist, educator

Josh Cook- Phoenix Rising Transitions

Mic Crenshaw- Afrikan Hiphop Caravan, Keys, Beats, Bars, It Did Happen Here 

Nate Query- Outta Sight Outta Mind, The Decemberists

Paulette D'auteuil- Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc
Committee, The Jericho Movement

Trish Jordan- Executive Director, Red Lodge Transition Services

And music w/Michael Gamble, Machado Mijiga and Andrew Jones

Co-sponsored by Red Lodge Transition Services, Open Hearts Open Minds, Outta Sight Outta Mind, Phoenix Rising Transitions, Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee, Creative Music Guild, Propulsion Network, The Jericho Movement, Oregon Jericho, Prison Pipeline Collective, Education Without Borders, Global Fam, It Did Happen Here, AC Music Productions, Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education

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Rhythms of Senegal with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop (Copy)
Feb
25

Rhythms of Senegal with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop (Copy)

Join us for a special drumming workshop focusing on rhythms from Senegal, West Africa with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop. Workshop will focus on sabar drum rhythms.

About Mapathé
Mapathé Diop is a Master Drummer from Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Mapathé has drummed his entire life having been born to a hereditary caste of griot entertainers among the Wolof people where he performed regularly at traditional ceremonies, less formal social occasions and toured West Africa with the film company Daaray Kocc, and musical troupe Dioudou Tay. Since arriving in the United States in 1992, he has taught and frequently performed in the Seattle area and generally throughout the West Coast. His relaxed and thorough teaching approach facilitates the learning of traditional Senegalese rhythms such as Wolof, Serer, Lebou, Laubé and Walo. Aside from teaching the "how to" aspects of playing a traditional rhythm, he also conveys the cultural context associated with the rhythm.

Co-sponsored by Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, 1World Chorus, Propulsion Network, Afro World Music PDX, AC Music Productions, World Beat NW

Tickets: https://www.rhythmtraders.com/module/class/538177/rhythms-of-senegal-with-master-drummer-mapathe-diop-230pm-345pm-february-24th-2024-in-eugene-or

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Rhythms of Senegal with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop
Feb
24

Rhythms of Senegal with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop

Join us for a special drumming workshop focusing on rhythms from Senegal, West Africa with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop. Workshop will focus on sabar drum rhythms.

About Mapathé
Mapathé Diop is a Master Drummer from Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Mapathé has drummed his entire life having been born to a hereditary caste of griot entertainers among the Wolof people where he performed regularly at traditional ceremonies, less formal social occasions and toured West Africa with the film company Daaray Kocc, and musical troupe Dioudou Tay. Since arriving in the United States in 1992, he has taught and frequently performed in the Seattle area and generally throughout the West Coast. His relaxed and thorough teaching approach facilitates the learning of traditional Senegalese rhythms such as Wolof, Serer, Lebou, Laubé and Walo. Aside from teaching the "how to" aspects of playing a traditional rhythm, he also conveys the cultural context associated with the rhythm.

Co-sponsored by Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, 1World Chorus, Propulsion Network, Afro World Music PDX, AC Music Productions, World Beat NW

Tickets: https://www.rhythmtraders.com/module/class/538177/rhythms-of-senegal-with-master-drummer-mapathe-diop-230pm-345pm-february-24th-2024-in-eugene-or

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Pier 2 Peers Awareness & New Space Launch Party
Feb
2

Pier 2 Peers Awareness & New Space Launch Party

You’re invited to the KBB Launch Party for Pier 2 Peers. Join us for this free kick off event with live music, snacks, drinks and a host of community networking opportunities. Keys Beats and Bars is above ground with their new free music program, Pier to Peers.

Our new Wednesday drop-in sessions are a collaboration between musician, videographer & student, focusing on audio & visual education for underserved Portland youth.

Musicians from Portland assemble each week to teach music, video production and instrument instruction. In this free program kids learn to reach their musical range by composing beats, writing lyrics, laying tracks and shooting their own music videos.

Come, celebrate the new space, listen to some amazing music and help us shine the spotlight on this new amazing opportunity for Portland youth. Pier 2 Peers is free to all youth and young adults, ages 14-25. Disability affirmative, and always serves free food, snacks, and drinks!

Pier 2 Peers is free to all youth and young adults, ages 14-25. Disability affirmative, and always serves free food, snacks, and drinks!

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World Beat Night (ft. Wamba), World Beat / Afrobeat
Jan
25

World Beat Night (ft. Wamba), World Beat / Afrobeat

21+ | Doors @ 8:00 pm | Music @ 9:00pm | $10 @ door

Come celebrate African music!  Join us for a special night of two hot sets of World Beat music with Wamba playing original Afrobeat, highlife and Afrojazz with an all star band with strong percussion breaks, African melodies and a fantastic African percussion section! 

Co-sponsored by AC Music Productions, Keys, Beats, Bars, and Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education.

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Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)
Dec
3

Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)

  • Propulsion Zone - 818 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sabar Drumming Workshop

   $25.00 (18+ recommended)  Drums can be provided and please bring yours if you have
a djembe, dun dun or sabar drum.
 

Join us for a special drumming workshop focusing on rhythms from Senegal, West Africa with Master Drummer Mapathe Diop.  Advanced class will focus on the sabar and dun dun rhythms.

Event made possible in part by a generous grant from the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission and City of Portland's Office of Violence Prevention

Co-sponsored by Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, Propulsion Network, Afro World Music PDX, AC Music Productions, World Beat NW

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Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)
Dec
3

Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)

  • Propulsion Zone - 818 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Intermediate Youth & Young Adult Workshop

$25.00 (All ages and Free for participants under 25)  Drums can be provided and please bring yours if you have a djembe, dun dun or sabar drum.  

Join us for a special drumming workshop focusing on rhythms from Senegal, West Africa with Master Drummer Mapathe Diop.  Advanced class will focus on the sabar and dun dun rhythms.

Event made possible in part by a generous grant from the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission and City of Portland's Office of Violence Prevention

Co-sponsored by Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, Propulsion Network, Afro World Music PDX, AC Music Productions, World Beat NW

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Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)
Dec
2

Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)

  • Denfinity Dance Studio - 1325 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR 97402 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special drumming workshop focusing on rhythms from Senegal, West Africa with Master Drummer Mapathe Diop.  Advanced class will focus on the sabar and dun dun rhythms.

Co-sponsored by Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, Propulsion Network, Afro World Music PDX, AC Music Productions, World Beat NW.

$25  | All ages |  Drums can be provided and please bring yours if you have a djembe, dun dun or sabar drum.  

Cash also accepted at the door.

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