Introducing this year’s first Eternal Flower, Baba Luther Gray. A culture bearer in every sense. For years, he’s held rhythm, held space, and carried forward traditions rooted deep in this city’s spirit. This painting is now available as prints signed by bmike and baba Luther - with proceeds going to @eternalseeds and @congosquaredrumcircle
The Congo Square Rhythms Festival music lineup is here!
Join us in Armstrong Park March 28-29 for an incredible weekend featuring dynamic music, powerful performances from African dance groups that honor the deep cultural roots of Congo Square, and much more!
See the full lineup now at congosquarerhythms.com!
Come out to celebrate the rhythms, movement, and traditions that continue to shape New Orleans and the world.
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader @babaluther ‼️ Baba Luther was one of the original founders of the drum circle back in the late 80’s… You can still catch him on Sunday’s in the park. History isn’t always in a text book, sometimes it’s right in front of you!
Drop your favorite Baba Luther stories/memories in the comments!
📸: @bmike2c
When two worlds collide!! @pelicansnba x @congosquaredrumcircle ….We enjoyed having the rookies come hang out with us for a while to learn about one of the places that makes New Orleans the amazing city it is. Thanks @eg215 for making it happen 💚❤️🖤
📸: @tatianamarie_
Our guy @jafetperezmusic showing us how they get down in the Dominican Republic. He’s playing the Tambora drum, most commonly used to play merengue music. You never know who you’ll see in Congo Square! #CongoSquareToTheWorld
It’s been a minute! Here’s a couple of drum circle photos to hold you over until we’re back! Happy Mardi Gras, stay safe! Shot by the great @tauriacphoto
Last week, award-winning percussionist Bill Summers and educator and community leader Nana Anoa Nantambu gave a talk at NOMA as part of our Elders Sacred Talk Series with the Congo Square Preservation Society (@congosquaredrumcircle ).
Mark you calendars for the next programs in this series on Wednesdays, November 1 and December 6.
