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Burundi Drumming is a very old
traditional style of Drumming which started around 1885 as a mass
celebration to mark the successful resistance to the German
occupation by the King of Burundi Mwezi Gisabo. The Drumming was
exclusively performed at major royal celebrations, national or
religious festivities.
Professional Drummers from Burundi have since performed in many
countries around the world and are particularly admired by School
Children worldwide for their energetic and colourful performances.
The drummers will often encourage the children to get involved with
their performance
The Burundi Drummers in
Ireland was a Project conceived and initiated in 2007 by Joseph
Ntidendereza and supported by musical friends, in particular by Fr.
Frank Sammon SJ.
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