Part II – Skinning the Shell

Enjoy the second of a series of videos where Baba Asante Nalls, Djembefola from the 2011 Vacation Culture Camp in Pembroke works with his students on

Part I – Preparing the Drum

Enjoy the first of a series of videos where Baba Asante Nalls, Djembefola from the 2011 Vacation Culture Camp in Pembroke.

2011 Vacation Culture Camp

The first annual Vacation Culture Camp in Pembroke Township, Illinois is occurring this summer at Basu Natural Farms.  Sponsored by the Lorenzo R. Sm

Jackson Park Djembe Workshop

Jackson Park Djembe Workshop

Baba Asante taught African drum, focusing on Djembe rhythm, at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse from 2005 until 2009.  Here are pictures from those classe

New Covenant Coptic Temple

New Covenant Coptic Temple

There is a need within the world today to reach across the self-imposed boundaries that we have set for ourselves.  Imole Agbo Iwosan is committed

Kenwood Academy Concert

Keeping it in the family - Baba Ifalowo Asante Nalls worked in conjunction with his cousin, Cassandra Wilson, in September 2009 with a group of stu

Garvey Fest

Garvey Fest

The Marcus Garvey Farm Festival has been an ongoing activity for a number of years in Pembroke Township.  This year Baba Asante and his Pembroke

Pembroke Drum Village

Pembroke Drum Village

The Pembroke Drum Village began in the summer of 2010.  Under the direction and tutelage of Baba Asante, a group of young men came to the township fo

Ile Students

When a person is initiated into the priesthood, there is an ongoing learning process that continues for a number of years.  The first year is the mos

Ile Pics

Ile Pics

Imole Agbo Iwosan has a number of activities during the year.  There are classes, rituals, healing sessions, consultations and celebrations.  Here i