Keeping up the rhythm April 07

An African tribe's music is on the verge of extinction - Beth Pearson finds one man who is determined to see it flourish

Sunday Post 14th August 05

A typical drumming workshop lasts an hour and the group size can vary from 15 to 500 people.

Clyde Action/Barr's summer games

African drumming performance for children's event at Glasgow Green and the David Livingston Centre

African chief was a welcome visitor

"It is hoped that we can bring Suleman Chebe back so that more pupils and staff can learn new skills whilst having fun."

Kilsyth Primary School

The rhythms of Africa were heard at Kilsyth Primary School last week.

Highlanders' pupils drum up fun with chief

Youngsters at Highlanders' Academy enjoyed lessons with a difference - on the African drums.

On The Beat

A drumming workshop with Chief Suleman Chebe helped pupils from Greenloaning Primary School, and head mistress Mrs Lowson, find the rhythm last week.

Musical youth takes a bow

"We made a video of the event and looking back, it's amazing how quickly the children all picked up the rhythm and responded to his teaching. By the end of the session, they were all able to play together, which was quite remarkable.

Awareness, dance and drums at open day

Participants in the Black History Day are taught to play the drums by Suleman Chebe

Maryhill Health Activity Day

Primary 7 pupils from Caldercuilt and twelve other local schools were invited along to take part in fun activites which also made them think about their health.

Arts on Agenda in schools special week

Primary 5 pupils enjoyed a lesson in African drumming from Suleman Chebe, a Ghanaian drummer and drum maker based in Kilsyth.

Drumming Up Support

This is me and my big mate, Suleman Cebe. He's from the Tumu district of Ghana, West Africa.