What a day THIS was!
Due to so much unrest, divisiveness, anger, sadness going on in our world, I wanted so much to do something. And how best to bring people together but through what the djembe symbolizes best- joy, peace, and unity. I called on my dear friends, Christan Poret and Chuck Cogliandro to get their feedback, support, and leadership and they were behind me 100%. So it began. Shirley Bayliss administrative Decatur rep was notified for rental of the space. Leaders from the 12 ensembles in Atlanta and surrounding areas were notified. Times and rhythms were given and each picked. It was smooth as silk as everyone choose a rhythm and time that was not duplicated. Kent Edmonds, banner and event designer was called upon and the vision was put on paper put on social media!
On November 12, 2017 it came to pass. A participate said, “it was a thing of beauty.”
Amy Jackson 404.784.2462