Whats On... In Tobago
Tobago Drummers
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Whats On... In Tobago |
Tobago Drummers |
TOBAGO’S DRUMMERS from the Cradle ---- to the Grave ……… The
people of Tobago have a great love for the traditional folk arts of dance
and song, which are accompanied by the hard-driving West African rhythms,
that are part of their heritage. These arts are fostered in the schools
and at community events and are an integral part of the Island’s
cycle of life – from the cradle to the grave. The Island has some renowned drummers who usually lead their groups, arranging the  sequences
and furthering precision and percussive skills. Hiram Scott, Dominique
Williams and Wayne Guerra are a few of the Island’s master drummers
who contribute to the continuance of these traditions. The Culture Department,
across from S’boro’s market square provides events throughout
the Island for them to perform publicly.Try to see them perform at hotels or festivals and put your finger on the pulse of Tobago. Go www.whatsonintobago.com for the Island’s Calendar of Events. DRUMMERS OF TOMORROW Passing on the Tradition…………….  Drummers
of Tomorrow is one of the most dynamic groups on the Island and was founded
in 1995 by a young man named Courtney Potts, whose passion is drums –
the making and playing of them. Luckily for him, his older brother Freddy
was involved in the annual Folk Arts Festival, so he didn’t have
to look far for support and inspiration.Together with his other siblings and cousins they combined their talents and skills to create and develop their unique style of drumming. He makes his own drums from mango wood and young Courtney has been passing on the traditions by encouraging and incorporating the neighbourhood youths into the group. They’ve been receiving various  accolades since 2001 and
have successfully auditioned to appear at a World Talent competition to
be held in Hollywood in 2006.Courtney – 765 7210 or 639 7352 Freddy – 639 0640 |
