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10/18/2026

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10/05/2026

*Last 2 classes Oct 5th & 19th*

FREE Classes led by Dante L. Mitchell of the Ibeji Drum Ensemble.

Register online or by calling the Penn Hills Library at 412-775-4700.

All ages are welcome to attend.

09/28/2026

Our drum circle was in front of St. Matthew's AME Zion church. We met some lovely folks and enjoyed hearing about the church's history. The grands and I agreed that their Brisket was the most tender and best we've ever had. We also enjoyed the sweet, spicy sauce on the side.

09/28/2026

30th Anniversary Mavuno: A Pearl of the Community
30 Years of Grit, Grace, and Gratitude

Celebrating three decades in Sewickley, the Mavuno Festival honors the creativity, leadership, and cultural contributions of Black artists and educators. Meaning “harvest” in Swahili, Mavuno reflects a legacy of community, culture, and artistic growth.

09/27/2026

🚗 🚘 🚔

The speed limit in Pennsylvania isn’t a number—it’s a psychological experiment. 😂 The sign says 70, but everyone on the highway seems to have received a completely different memo. Go 69 and someone in a lifted truck is riding your bumper. Go 77 and suddenly you start checking every overpass for a state trooper.

Hit 80 and your entire nervous system activates. Meanwhile, there’s always a minivan flying past you at what appears to be 94 mph, changing lanes like it’s qualifying for the Daytona 500—and somehow it never seems to get pulled over. 😭

And then come the construction zones. The cones multiply overnight. Lanes disappear. Exits move. Your GPS says “arriving in 12 minutes,” while Pennsylvania quietly adds another 47 minutes to your journey. 🚧

Deer stand beside the highway like they’re waiting for their turn to cross. Potholes appear out of nowhere. And your E-ZPass keeps charging you like it has a personal vendetta against your bank account.

This isn’t just driving—it’s a Pennsylvania survival challenge. Pick your speed, dodge the cones, watch for deer, pray over the potholes, and accept whatever happens next. Welcome to Pennsylvania. 😂

09/26/2026

Drum Fest Pgh

09/21/2026

🥁🔥 PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHT: IBEJI DRUM ENSEMBLE 🔥🥁

Get ready to FEEL the rhythm!

The Ibeji Drum Ensemble brings the rich musical traditions of West Africa to Drum Fest Pittsburgh through powerful drumming, cultural tradition, education, and connection.

Founded by the Mitchell family, Ibeji has spent decades sharing the beauty and energy of West African drum and dance traditions with audiences of all ages. Their name, Ibeji, means “twins” in the West African Yoruba tradition — a beautiful reflection of the family roots at the heart of this ensemble.

And you don’t just have to WATCH the rhythm…

🥁 4:30 PM — West African Drum Call
📍 Main Stage

🥁 5:20 PM — Ibeji Drum Circle
📍 Drum Circle Stage

Come hear it. Feel it. Move with it. Then JOIN IT!

This is exactly what Drum Fest is about — experiencing music and culture together, not just from the sidelines. ❤️🥁

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09/10/2026

Ibeji Drum Ensemble is leading a drum circle

09/06/2026

Ibeji Drum Ensemble
Beatrice Y. Mitchell