11/8/15 Drum Circle in Malcolm X Park (Photos by Nancy Shia)

The drum circle in Malcolm X Park has been a Sunday tradition for generations.  The southern end of the upper level of the park comes alive with drums beating late Sunday afternoons when the weather permits and lasts  until the sun goes down.  People come from all over the world to the park to play in a harmonious beat for a few hours.  The drums often serve as the backdrop for African dancers, who dance barefoot between  two lines  of drums.  The atmosphere is festive and upbeat. 

The drum circle in Malcolm X Park has been a Sunday tradition for generations.  The southern end of the upper level of the park comes alive with drums beating late Sunday afternoons when the weather permits and lasts  until the sun goes down.  People come from all over the world to the park to play in a harmonious beat for a few hours.  The drums often serve as the backdrop for African dancers, who dance barefoot between  two lines  of drums.  The atmosphere is festive and upbeat.