This group is designed primarily for people living in the UK and the Republic Of Ireland who have an interest in West African Drumming and other activities such as dance, song, and related instruments. Any discussion or information on West African musical culture will be permitted. Countries included are Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Guinea Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Ghana, Benin, Cameroon and Nigeria.

This group is intended to allow the exchange of information, the asking of questions, and the publicising of events.

All postings are moderated.

Please encourage all your drumming acquaintances to use this group fully. It is here for your benefit. It is not intended for this group to replace any current websites or bulletin boards, but to act as an adjunct to them all. Professional drum circle organisers may advertise here occasionally, don't abuse the privilege. Holiday organisers likewise.

If you want to display one of your photos here, contact the organiser.