Drumroots brought the energy of live African drumming to Amazon’s DSA6 distribution centre in Wakefield. The event formed part of Amazon’s Black History Month celebrations.
Around 900 staff attended this special occasion. Together, they enjoyed an exciting celebration of African music, dance and culture.
Our talented performers filled the venue with powerful rhythms and vibrant dance. Furthermore, their energy soon brought the audience to life!
For this special corporate event, Drumroots brought together an outstanding team of African musicians and dancers.
Our performers showcased the beauty and excitement of traditional West African music. In addition, they shared the rich cultural heritage behind these musical traditions.
The performance featured four talented artists:
Together, these artists created a fantastic musical experience. Their performance combined powerful percussion, beautiful melodies and spectacular dance.
Live African drumming and traditional dance made this event particularly memorable.
Jokeh and Aime brought incredible energy to the performance. Meanwhile, their expressive movements captivated the Amazon audience.
Their infectious rhythms soon had staff on their feet. As a result, everyone could enjoy the excitement of African dance.
The djembe and dunun drums provided the musical foundation. Their powerful sounds created the unmistakable energy of West African percussion.
It was wonderful to see so many people joining in. Most importantly, everyone had the chance to experience African music and culture.
Another highlight was performing alongside Sefo Kanuteh. This was our first opportunity to work together.
Sefo is a respected West African musician and traditional Griot. He is also a master balafon player.
His arrival in the Manchester area has opened exciting possibilities. We are now looking forward to future musical collaborations.
But what exactly is a balafon?
The balafon is a traditional West African percussion instrument. It resembles a wooden xylophone and produces a distinctive melodic sound.
During the performance, Sefo’s playing added another musical dimension. Furthermore, the balafon blended beautifully with the djembe and dunun rhythms.
Consequently, the audience enjoyed a wonderful introduction to West African musical traditions.
Of course, the music wasn’t the only highlight!
Amazon had also arranged African doughnuts for everyone. These delicious treats brought another taste of West African culture to the occasion.
They reminded us of the doughnuts we enjoy when visiting Guinea. Naturally, we couldn’t resist having a few!
In fact, there were plenty of leftovers to take home. It certainly added another personal touch to the evening.
However, the best part was sharing our music with such an enthusiastic audience.
Around 900 Amazon staff attended the celebration. Their enthusiasm showed how live African music can bring people together.
It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Black History Month through music, dance and cultural exchange.
Finally, we would like to thank the Amazon DSA6 team. Thank you for inviting Drumroots to be part of your celebrations.
At Drumroots, we deliver exciting African drumming performances for corporate events, festivals and celebrations.
We also provide interactive workshops for schools and community groups.
Our performance group, Tanante, brings together talented African musicians, master drummers and dancers. Together, we create engaging performances that audiences remember.
Planning a Black History Month celebration? We can help make it special.
Alternatively, you might be organising an employee appreciation day or corporate event. Our performances can be tailored to suit your audience and venue.
We also offer interactive African drumming team-building workshops. During these sessions, employees pick up a djembe and make music together.
Furthermore, these workshops encourage teamwork, communication and creativity.
Bring the energy of African music and dance to your next event!
Discover our African drumming performances or contact Drumroots to discuss your event.
We look forward to helping you create something memorable!
