The DrumConnection is a hand-drumming school located at 177 Mass Avenue in Arlington, MA. The school hosts individual and group djembe and dunun African drumming lessons and performances. It builds its own drums in Africa and brings them to the US. Come visit for an awesome experience finding the drum for you.For a more comprehensive overview of the school's programs, visit the DrumConnection website.
Ike's Tropical Market features Spanish, Caribbean, Asian, and African foods. In addition to serving multicultural food, the store also sells home goods and foreign language films. Ike's is a one-stop shop if you're looking for the ingredients to prepare an exotic dish.
Le Balafon is a locally-owned salon that primarily does African braiding of all kinds. It is experienced with almost every style so if you can explain the look you want, a stylist can pull it off or suggest a style for you. The salon also sells a small assortment of accessories such as necklaces, rings, earrings and handbags.
Dreamcatcher offers a variety of unique products, including authentic turquoise handmade jewelry. The store features a wide selection of Native American arts and crafts. Dreamcatcher also offers events and workshops for the mind, body and soul. Classes include drum circles, yoga, belly dancing, psychic guidance, healing arts, prayer and chant, meditation and Native American storytelling and dance.
