Pine Mountain Community Drum Circle with Solo Soro

Overview

Community Drum Circle + Special Guest Class! 🥁

📍 Lilac Stage, Pine Mountain Club

📅 Sunday, September 7th, 2025

🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a vibrant afternoon of rhythm, movement, and community connection!

🌿 Our free Drum Circle will run from 12:00 PM to 1:20 PM, open to all ages and levels—no experience needed. Bring your drum or borrow one on site!

✨ At 1:30 PM, we are honored to welcome Gnenemon Solo Soro, a master percussionist in West African drumming, for a special class featuring traditional rhythms of Mali, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso.

Suggested donation for Class: $25 per person

🔗 Email us to reserve your spot in advance or donate before the class. info@booksinthewoodsnonprofit.org

👣 About Gnenemon Solo Soro

Born in Côte d'Ivoire, Solo Soro began playing the balafon at age 3 and the djembe at age 6 under the guidance of his father. By 12, he was performing with Ballet Djolem, the national dance company of Ivory Coast. Now based in Inglewood, CA, Solo shares his deep cultural knowledge through teaching and performance across Southern California and beyond.

🎵 Come feel the heartbeat of the drum and learn from one of the best. We welcome you to listen, learn, and play.