Chris Berry will be substituting for Neil Landau’s weekly African Drum class at Maple Street Dance Space in Nob Hill, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

During this 90 min class, Chris will expertly guide you to a deeper understanding of African and African-Inspired Rhythms.

Chris Berry is happy to accommodate all levels.

Please bring your own instrument.

A bit about Chris: The title ‘Gwenyambira’ – a Shona term translated to ‘one whose music calls the spirits’ – was bestowed upon Chris Berry when he was living in Zimbabwe. Advised by Zimbabwean spirit mediums, Chris has embarked upon an international journey to share the great healing potential of musical creation with communities worldwide. Chris uses story-telling, melodic instrumentalism, song, drumming and movement to activate a phenomenon known as ‘N’jinji’ (translated to ‘a channel that opens between the physical and spirit realms’). N’jinji is the high-vibrational sensation that musicians sense when everything is ‘in the pocket,’ and when time and space seem to lose their hold. The state of mind this invokes creates the ultimate condition for healing and ancestral communion.

“Chris Berry is not only an amazing teacher, but also a hugely funny and endearing man. Every drum camp I’ve attended of his has been pure joy, and greatly inspirational. I leave feeling like a new person.”

“Chris is an incredibly talented, passionate and sincere guide, who also knows how to have plenty of fun. Magic happens here.”