Black Bear Moon - News and Muse

BBM Rhythm Ensemble named Best of NH 2009 by New Hampshire Magazine

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:30:06 EST

NH Magazine names the BBM Rhythm Ensemble "Best of NH 2009". Celebration to be held on June 25 at the Verizon Arena in Manchster, NH.

Video: Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble - Kassa - live at the Franklin Opera House 4/10/2009

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:15:05 EST

Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble performs "Kassa" live at the Franklin Opera House, April 10, 2009.

Video: Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble - Saramalolo - live at the Franklin Opera House 4/10/2009

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:14:14 EST

Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble performs "Saramalolo" live at the Franklin Opera House, April 10, 2009.

Sundiata's Children: Photos and Art by Dave Kobrenski, January 15 to February 5, 2009

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:19:22 EST

Showing at the Galletly Gallery in New Hampton, NH from January 15 - February 5, 2009, "Sundiata's Children" portrays the people and cultural traditions of the Mandinka peoples of sub-Saharan Africa, through the art and photography of Dave Kobrenski. Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, January 15, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.

Wading into the River Djoliba: The New Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble CD is here!

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:34:55 EST

Entitled "Wading into the River Djoliba", our new full-length CD features 11 of our arrangements of traditional Mandinka rhythms and songs, performed on the tambin (African flute), balafon (wooden xylophone), djembe and dunun drums, bolon, and more.

Saturday, August 16: BBM Rhythm Ensemble & The Afromotive at the Stone Church, Newmarket NH

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:33:24 EST

The BBM Rhythm Ensemble joins forces with North Carolina Afro-beat funksters, the Afromotive, for a special high energy evening of African roots music, funk, and more.

May 18, 2008: BBM at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH! Workshop and Performance

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:59:28 EST

The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, for a special afternoon workshop and evening performance on Sunday May 18, 2008

West African Dance! February 28th Workshop, and Six-Week Course, March 13-April 17

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:06:30 EST

Dancer Kerri Biller and members of NH's own BBM Rhythm Ensemble lead a fun and invigorating journey into the world of West African dance through two special events: a special one-evening workshop, on Thursday February 28th, and a six-week dance series from March 13th through April 17th, 2008.

Album Review: "Fula Flute"

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:38:43 EST

A favorite on the playlist here at BBM headquarters is the self-titled album by the group Fula Flute. Check out the video and album!

Fall 2007 West African Dance! Thursdays in Concord, NH, October 25 - November 29

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:43:57 EST

We're very pleased to announce our upcoming series of West African Dance Workshops, happening five Thursdays this Fall, in Concord, NH -- with our good friend and dancer extraordinaire, Frank Anderson.