African Drums, Percussion and Dance
with the Leonard "Doc" Gibbs Ensemble

From a purely musical education viewpoint, these four outstanding performers are unequaled in teaching the history of African drumming, percussion, and dance, and their use as communication tools throughout African history. Audience participation in "call and response" brings students on stage to experience first hand the compelling effect of rhythm and dance. The event builds to an extraordinarily powerful and totally involving finale that will be long remembered by teachers and their students, as attested to by its reputation in Philadelphia area schools.

During a workshop with Greenfield Elementary School students, Doc Gibbs answers questions and the students try their hands at the exotic African instruments.