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African Drum Interactive

Professional Artists, Donté and Shar, provide African Drumming for schools located in the Fresno, California area.

African drumming for Fresno & valley Schools

Hello! My name is Donté and my wife’s name is Shar.

We want to we welcome you to our website!

Since 2014, my wife and I have used our talent and love for African Drumming to connect students and families across the Valley using music. As the Central Valley’s resource for African Cultural Arts programming, we provide after school programs, interactive drumming, assemblies, and performances for schools year round!

As professionally acclaimed traditional drummers, we both bring excitement, the powerful sound of West African drums, and a celebration of culture to your school event. We are professional entertainers and cultural arts educators who have a unique gift and skill to engage your students using African Drumming. We are formerly known as “African Drum Interactive”.

Click the links below to book Donte & Shar for your after school program, school assembly, or group drumming session for your school.

  • “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 his team 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

As approved vendors for numerous schools and organizations in Fresno and across the Valley, we continue to bring together students and families who make up our diverse Central Valley community. Our purpose is to foster an atmosphere that celebrates Culture, Community, and Connection® through traditional West African drumming.