SF brought the experience of Collective Rhythms to the government schools that we work with. A group of 150+ children and adolescents from the Madiwala Observation Home and three government schools- Golahalli Government Higher Primary School, Hyadalu Government Lower Primary School and Hitha Chinthana PU School found themselves immersed in the mesmerising experience of rhythms. This was part of our goal to take the programme and the magic of rhythm to as many beneficiaries as we can.

Snehadhara Foundation organized a drum circle for children with diverse abilities held at Bangalore Creative Circus, led by the esteemed Guinean ensemble of Master Barbara Bangoura Fakoly with Bibiche Sambou Touré Fakoly, Walisori Diabate, and Mohamed Camara. In the midst of vibrant beats and infectious rhythms, children with diverse abilities, along with siblings, parents, families and caregivers, came together to create something truly magical. It was a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the universal language of music.

SF was thrilled to extend the joyous spirit of togetherness from our campus to the local communities we serve. We organized a drum circle with the parents of government school children at Guttepalya. Additionally, we celebrated Holi with great fervor at Clifton Park, the community housing our Nelamangala campus. It was a joyous occasion spent with the staff who support our work, symbolizing, harmony, and community unity. 

The Echoes of Unity: Indo-Afro Rhythms Workshop was held from 9th to 12th May at SF’s Nelamangala campus. Highlights of the workshop included a chance to experience the rich culture of West Africa firsthand, learning from Master Babara Bangoura Fakoly and his ensemble artists, including Bibiche Sambou Touré Fakoly, Walisori Diabate, and Mohamed Camara. Registrations are open now for the same. 

Ainul Shaikh from BTS Drums guided five participants through the intricate art of Djembe tuning, reskinning, and mounting in a workshop in February 2024. The technicality of djembe tuning, reskinning, and mounting were taught during the workshop. From the enchanting process of crafting the drum, including the intricacies of macrame and diamond knots, the workshop unveiled the curiosity and wonder that seeds every learning experience.

A Drum Jam session at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore was organized by Snehadhara Foundation to kick off their Inaugural Run 2024! The exuberance of the run coupled with the music brought the group together beautifully as they jammed along!

As a part of the 11th year of India Inclusion Summit in Bengaluru, the drum circle saw the group gravitate and become one as individuals with hearing impairment, visual impairment, speech impaired, wheelchair-bound and various diverse needs came together. All that was required was a sense of rhythm that the group naturally picked up. The invitation to the group and the experience curated was about feeling the rhythm, an experience that was universal for all. As the rhythm built and the beats grew, there was harmony in the oneness, a magical experience for all who were present.