Black Hands Drum Ensemble

Noah and I went to watch the Black Hands Drum Ensemble today. I fogot my camera, so the pictures from my phone will have to do. They had 3 women and 1 man playing drums, telling stories and dancing. They talked about how music and dancing helped their people get through the terrible times of slavery.

They asked the audience to participate in the dancing and at one point, almost every person in there was dancing around the room. They said it was the most participation they ever had from an audience. One of the ladies was almost in tears. Noah went and gave her a big hug before we sat down. It was a very special day for us. I don't think Noah understood everything they were talking, but he will some day.