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Donté & Shar

African Drum Interactive!

Hello! We are Donté and Shar and we welcome you to our website!

Since 2014, we’ve brought excitement, the powerful sound of West African drums, and a celebration of culture to hundreds of schools in Fresno and the Central Valley. As professional African drummers and entertainers, we love bringing students together through music and African cultural arts. We invite you to take a look at our after school programs, interactive drumming, performances, and interactive assemblies. We work with schools year round, love providing services that fit the atmosphere of your event, and would love to drum with you!

Click on the links below or the tabs at the top of this page to view our services .

Interactive Assemblies

  • “This was the most engaged I have seen my kids all year!”

    Middle School Teacher

  • “my students loved it! They had so much fun!”

    Elementary School Teacher

  • “I appreciate how the kids learn about culture and values through the songs…I always hear them singing the songs during recess.”

    Elementary School Teacher

  • “I love how all of my kids were involved! even my more reserved students were drumming.”

    High School Teacher

  • “Donte is so knowledgeable about African drumming. It’s amazing seeing his team because you know they are playing and teaching from the heart….Donte is by far one of the best djembe drummers I have seen here in the Valley!”

    Event Coordinator

  • “Donte and Shar are always smiling and encouraging everyone! They bring such a joyful attitude with their drumming and teaching, you can’t help but join in!”

    School Program

  • Donte & Shar - African Drum Interactive, LLC

    We are approved vendors for numerous schools and organizations in Fresno and across the Valley! In each show and class, we foster an atmosphere that celebrates Culture, Community, and Connection® through teaching your students about traditional West African drumming.