DrumSong Orchestra of the Hudson Valley is an all-women drumming ensemble created and directed by Ubaka Hill. Since its formation in March 2022, DrumSong Orchestra has performed at numerous local festivals, fundraisers, and celebrations including; African American Festival, Beacon Strawberry Festival, Black History Month Celebration, Bon Odori Dance Festival, Breast Cancer Rally, Caribbean Carnival, International Women’s Month Celebration, Juneteenth Celebration, Rosendale Street Festival, at venues such as Center for Photography at Woodstock, Kingston City Hall, Maritime Museum, Old Dutch Church, Rail Trail Café, Rosendale Theater, Widow Jane Mine, and YMCA Kingston.
The multi-cultural songs DrumSong Orchestra performs are rooted in Women’s Music and Drumming Traditions from West Africa, South Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, Cuba, Jamaica, Latin American, and the Middle East.
The proceeds from the March 22, 2025 performance celebrating Women’s History Month at Full Circle in Gardiner will be used towards ongoing facilitation and education of women in DrumSong Orchestra.
WHEN: Saturday, March 22nd, 5-6pm
WHERE: The Living Room at 297 Bruynswick Rd. Gardiner, NY 12525
HOW: Suggested donaton: $15.
Reserve your spot in advance and donate below or make a donation of your choice at the door. To reserve your spot without donating in advance, please email events@fcgardiner.
Drumsong Orchestra Director, Ubaka Hill
Ubaka is a nationally known percussionist, poet, singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, visual artist, teaching artist and facilitator of sacred ceremony. She uses the creative arts and music to inspire empowerment, healing and positive social change on the path of self discovery.
Ubaka is a masterful facilitator and teacher of transformational mind-body wellness, rites of passage ceremony, creative self-expression, knowledge of sound, women and girls empowerment with multi-cultural world drumming, singing, discourse and dialogue.
Ubaka brings over 30 years as a Teaching Artist and performing artist, inspirational speaking, with wisdom and joy to her workshops, live concerts, gatherings and sacred circles.
"AWAKEN" and Drumsong Art & Spirit of Drumming workshops is open to all Adults on the path of Self Discovery, Drumming and Sacred / Creative Self-Expression. Youth oriented, and age appropriate drumming experiences and performances are also available.