"The Djembabes" are a local group of twelve Austin drummers and singers who are dedicated to the joy and inspiration of hand drumming and the possibility created by sharing music with the community in ways which allow interaction and the unfolding of a vibrant Community Spirit. Sharing rhythm is ourpassion and our dream is to help create a world of beauty, harmony, understanding and mutual respect , celebrating the sanctity of all life through music and song, our universal language. Our intention is that our rhythms are always in celebration of diversity, create bridges to understanding, and speak as instruments of peace. We play with our hearts in our hands in hopes of touching the hearts of the people who are listening. We hope our music wakes up and inspires the creative musical spirit which lives in each of us, reminding us of our deep connection to one another and to all of life.

Thank-you for this opportunity to share what we love. Sherry Gingras

Members of the group are :Sherry Gingras, founder/manager of "The Djembabes" ,native Austinite, drum teacher, drum circle facilitator, owner of "DRUMZ " , former founder of "Heart in Hand"and "UMOYA".
Jody Martin-Emerson, Business woman, drummer, former member of "Heart in Hand" Women’s Drum ensemble and "UMOYA" percussion ensemble
percussionists :
Shannon Cohen
Kathy Rowell
Dianne Preston
Lauren Dickson
Lynn Turner
Debra Latimer
Shekere player, Marcia Lucas

And lead vocalists, sisters Tracy and Leigh Wise, past members of INKULULEKO, a Women's Multi-cultural vocal accapella ensemble and also Sherri Canon's percussion ensemble,AFRO-DITE.
Vocalists:
Jennifer Graham

Dancer:
Elvie Underwood, master of movement!
Yvette Montalvo
Michelle Pinkman

The Djembabes play primarily for Community events in keeping with our musical and spiritual philosophy, churches, marches, as well as private gatherings and celebrations and circles. We are available for private ceremonies, celebrations, rites of passage, weddings, birthdays and special events.

Contact: Sherry Gingras, manager
sdrumz@austin.rr.com (email)

3700 Kerbey Lane

Austin, Texas 78731

512-453-9090

sdrumz@austin.rr.com