"The Music That Reconnects" Concert Series Featuring: Adama Dembele & Friends @ Dreaming Stone Arts & Ecology

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Join us at Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center on November 20th for, “The Music That Reconnects” with “Adama Dembele.” This event is part of our fall and winter concert series that will feature fantastically talented musicians and educators who draw from varied musical traditions to connect us more deeply with ourselves, each other, and the world.

Adama Dembele is a master djembéfola (djembe player) from Ivory Coast, West Africa. Born into a family of musicians, he has toured several continents with various major acts such Oumou Sangare, Salif Keita, Affou Keita, Sogona Djata and many others.

Before coming to the United States Adama founded the Djembeso Drum and Dance Ensemble. “Djembeso” in the West African dialect Bambará means “the house of djembe”. Adama chose that name because his native home was known as the house where the djembe is played. His family has been preserving and sharing traditional music for 33 generations. People from all over the world have come there to study and experience this rich cultural tradition. 

In 2005, Adama moved to the U.S. to perform and teach the sacred art of West African drumming. Since then, he has played in major cities all over the United States. Currently, Adama resides in Asheville, NC, where he frequently performs and teaches authentic rhythms from Ivory Coast, Mali, and Guinea, West Africa. 

This event will be held at Dreaming Stone Arts & Ecology Center on Friday, November 20th, 2026. The concert begins at 7pm! We will receive you anytime after 6pm for socializing and enjoying the center. Visit our library, enjoy a tour, or connect with friends during our cocktail hour as well. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. (Sponsored by WNCW)

Reach out to us for group discounts at info@dreamingstone.org 

(Cosponsored by WNCW)