# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am – Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Unfortunately, our December 6 drum circle is cancelled.
Drum circles for the rest of the month will be happening!

Join us for an interractive drum & dance circle led by Mama Jamilah as we honor those who came before us. Play drums and learn about our cultural history and the legacy of Congo Square in New Orleans.

Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She was educated in the New Orleans Public School system and is a graduate of Dillard University. Jamilah holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Faith Community Nursing. She is a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

In addition to her work in community wellness Jamilah also serves as a leader in preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of her African ancestors. Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is affectionately known in her community as Mama Jamilah. She is co-Founder of the Congo Square Preservation Society, Kumbuka African Drum and Dance collective, and Bamboula 2000. Mama Jamilah has performed and taught African dance and culture for over 40 years. She is a gifted healer, dancer, singer, percussionist, and choreographer. Mama Jamilah has been a part of the Black Masking Mardi Gras Indian tradition since age 16 and is presently a member of Guardians of the Flame Maroon Society.

This drum circle is open to all ages. No experience required.

Saturdays at 10:30 am at our French Quarter Visitor Center - 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

See our full calendar of events at https://www.nps.gov/jazz/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/drum-circle-with-mama-jamilah/200029366386448
- **Event Categories**: music, health-wellness, entertainment, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- **lat**: 29.9548
- **long**: -90.06468
- **full address**: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah being held?
  - **A:** Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah takes place on Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 11:30 am at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah?
  - **A:** Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah is organized by New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah 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 New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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