Upcoming Events
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
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.
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
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
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
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
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
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
Liberation, Rhythm, & Story: Remembering Our Roots
Communities of Africa and the African Diaspora: let us gather to learn about our roots with storytelling and community drumming. Let's break bread together. Food Provided!
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
A History of Resistance: an ode to Leonard Peltier
A History of Resistance: An ode to Leonard Peltier, featuring a collection of AIM protest posters from Michael Robideau's personal archives. Dedicated to fallen Warriors Joe Stunts and Bob Robideau. Speakers and performances w/Mic Crenshaw, Opium Sabbah, Swiggle Mandela and more!
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
Cascadia Folk Choir Presents I AM A SEED: a Community Sing and benefit for Keys,Beats,Bars
Join us for an interactive community sing concert where YOU learn the songs and SING ALONG!
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.
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
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.
Sabar Drumming Workshop with Massamba Diop
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 Sabar drum.
Talking Drum Workshop with Massamba Diop
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.
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher series is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
2nd Saturday Cypher (2SC) w/ live music & DJ
This community cypher is all ages and provides opportunities for local arts to share their skills and collaborate with like minded emcees, artists and musicians. Intended to promote peace and music.
Free event, all ages, disability affirmative
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
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
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
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!
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.
Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)
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
Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)
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
Rhythms of Senegal w. Master Drummer Mapathe Diop (Sabar, djembe, dun dun drums, and rhythms)
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.