Baba Roots
Bobby Bovenzi | Master Drum Circle Facilitator
May-September Events and Classes
May 5-June 16 10-11 Drum Dance Sing Classes All Ages & Abilities Drums Provided, Harold Simpson Centre, Fee $100, 11:15-11:45 Youth Performing Troupe Rehearsals, included in price. (Info on Poster Below)
May 15-18 Taste of Jam Camp, Mabel Lake Community Hall (Info on Poster Below)
June 14 Time TBD, Vuya Kaya Afro Fusion Band, Oliver Family Day Community Park, info https://www.oliver.ca/sunshinefestival
July 2-5 Jam Camp del’Outaouais Quebec, Pine and Birch Ranch & Retreat, info https://www.jamcamp.org/this-years-jam-camps
July 12-17 Jam Camp On The Island Courtenay BC, Camp Gilwell Scouts Camp https://www.jamcamp.org/this-years-jam-camps
July 23 6:30-8:30 Nankama Drum & Dance with Drum Circle ,special guests Okanagan Valley Wudang, Oliver Music in the Park Series, Community Park
July 25 Time TBD Vuya Kaya Afro Fusion Band, Stoke the Fire Party, Cawston BC
July 27 Baba Roots Drum Circle Canadian Food For Kids Benefit, Kaleden BC Beach
August 1 6:30-8:30 Nankama Drum & Dance with Drum Circle Rickter Pass Resort Osoyoos BC
August 5, 6, 7, 9 TBD Baba Roots Drum Circle Penticton Peach fest Kid Zone Gyro Park
August 9-14 Jam Camp On The River, Lumby BC Mabel Lake Hall Camp info https://www.jamcamp.org/this-years-jam-camps
August 22 6:30-8:30 Nankama Drum & Dance with Drum Circle Rickter Pass Resort Osoyoos BC
September 18-20 Shake Your Soul Drum Dance Sing RetreatCamp Dunlop Kelowna BC More info coming!!
Okanagan Regional Library Summer Reading Program Baba Roots Drum Circles
Keremeos ORL 11am, Peachland ORL 10am, Oliver ORL 5:30pm, Cherryville ORL 10:30am
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Who is Baba Roots?
Bobby Majxe’ William Bovenzi has been a student of ethnic percussion and dance since 1994. He holds a BS in African & Afro-American Studies and an MS in Elementary Education from SUNY Brockport. Bringing music and dance into classrooms and communities is his life’s work.
What can Baba Roots do?
Classes
Learn drumming techniques and traditional West African Rhythms on Djembe and Dunun stick drums. Drop-ins welcome! Drums available for use free of charge.
School Assemblies
Guide your school through a rhythmic journey in which every person present has an active role. Groups will learn & perform poly rhythms on drums to enforce geography, unity and cultural acceptance. (45min-90min)
Performances
Looking for an incredible addition to your next festival, concert, or showcase? Look no further than Baba Roots and the Nankama Drum & Dance Troupe!
In-School Residencies
Bobby’s teaching mastery will ignite your school for up to a week full of rhythm games, cultural appreciation, teamwork and Jam Camp-style fun! Allow even the shyest child the opportunity to be showcased with confidence.
Private Events
Make your next work retreat, sorority event, or private party one to remember! We’ll supply the instruments; you supply the participants!
Pro-D Days
Baba Roots offers a unique training opportunity that assists music teachers and dance teachers in developing a professional quality traveling cultural ensemble that will delight and engage the entire community!
