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Drum Month

May 16, 2023
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In this episode, we celebrate the art of drumming and the talented musicians behind it by exploring the versatility of drumming and how it is celebrated by different cultures. As aired on KBACH on May 16th.

Featured in this episode:

Toby Marsden and Harvey David Wade – Rising Sun
Reginald Owen and Rosemary A Webb – Maracas 1
Marco Bianchi – Hard-working Marimba
Kosinus – Solo Jazzy Drums

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