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West African Drumming Workshop with Mapathé Diop 🌍🪘

Keys, Beats, Bars is honored to welcome back Mapathé Diop, a master drummer from Dakar, Senegal, for a special West African drumming workshop in our space.

While in Oregon, Mapathé will also be working with young men in carceral facilities, sharing rhythm, culture, and creative expression through our core programming. This work—bringing music into spaces where it’s needed most—is at the heart of what we do at Keys, Beats, Bars.

Join us for a hands-on introduction to Senegalese sabar drumming, a powerful tradition played with one stick and one hand. All skill levels welcome and drums provided.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🛍 African Market: 6–7PM (jewelry, baskets, clothing & more)
🥁 Drumming Workshop: 7–8PM
📍 Keys, Beats, Bars

👨‍👩‍👧 All ages | Family friendly | Disability affirmative
💸 Free for youth under 25 | $25 adults
💳 Card, cash, or Venmo | No RSVP required

Come learn the rhythms, connect with community, and support the work of bringing music and culture into spaces of healing and transformation. ✨

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🥁🔥 WALO WALO — ALBUM RELEASE NIGHT! 🔥🥁

Join us for a high-energy celebration of Walo Walo, the new album from Senegalese master drummer Massamba Diop (Baaba Maal Band, Black Panther Soundtrack)—bringing the rhythms of Worldbeat, Mbalax, Afrobeat & Afrojazz to the dance floor. 🌍✨

📅 Saturday, March 14
📍 AKADI PDX — 1001 SE Division St, Portland
⏰ Doors 10PM | Music 10:30PM
🎶 Presented by AC Music Productions & AKADI PDX

Come move, sweat, and celebrate global rhythm late into the night. Don’t miss this one. 🔥

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