# Event Details - **Event Name**: African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Kick off Manchester’s inaugural participation in Make Music Day with a lively, hands-on African Drum Circle led by Lance Kamau James!About this Event? WORK_SPACE | 903 Main Street, Manchester? Sunday, June 21 | 10:00–11:30 AM? Free & Open to All Ages and Musical AbilitiesHelp us kick off Manchester’s inaugural participation in the global Make Music Day celebration with a lively, hands-on African Drum Circle focused on rhythm, creativity, and community connection.Participants will be guided through basic drumming techniques, explore traditional rhythms, and engage in collaborative percussion experiences designed to be welcoming, energizing, and fun for all ages. No musical experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to join in.This interactive program encourages teamwork, self-expression, and joyful participation while illustrating the power of music to bring people together across generations and backgrounds. Families, individuals, beginners, experienced musicians, and curious newcomers are all welcome.All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own drums.Facilitator: Lance “Kamau” JamesLance James can be heard beating the drums, tuning out on a piano, composing lyrics, and bringing down the house with his signature blend of “Smooth Jazz with an Afro/Latin Groove.” “Kamau” (pronounced Ka-mah-oo) is Swahili for “Musical Warrior,” and he brings positive energy wherever he performs.Formerly in the corporate world and now a bandleader, performer, composer, and educator, Lance has performed with numerous bands and musicians including People of Goodwill. His original songs include Calypso Caliente, Follow the Leader, and Sunrise (Sunset), and his reggae version of Billie Jean featured Bernard Jackson of Surface. His 2001 album Friends and Strangers reached the Hot 100 list. In addition to performing, Lance also teaches studio production, band directing, theater production, guitar, piano, and steel pan.Come make some joyful noise with us as we launch a day of music throughout Manchester’s Cultural District! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/african-drum-circle-make-music-day-manchester-2026/100001989847392115 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, performances, Art, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: WORK_SPACE - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: WORK_SPACE - **lat**: 41.769803 - **long**: -72.52034900000001 - **full address**: WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/725f9a6e2364f183b6331ec901761c82407fcc9e01296b8e6dfce45723622a1d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1779463273 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026 being held? - **A:** African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026 takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am at WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026? - **A:** African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026 is organized by WORK_SPACE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** African Drum Circle: Make Music Day Manchester 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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