What is a Womens Drumming Circle --I see this in the paper sometimes under events.?

Question

I would imagine women (maybe men), drum at these occasions however what is the purpose. Is it to observe Indian type ceremonies or is there another reason.

Answer 1

A drumming circle is an event where people bring a drum that is played with the hands and play together with other drummers. Many drumming circles have a leader who helps organize the playing. Drumming circles aren't limited to those of Native American heritage--there are circles which meet for specific ceremonial reasons and others which just enjoy playing the drums. A Women's Drumming Circle is obviously limited to drummers living in female bodies. Maybe you should borrow a drum and go sit in with that circle sometime!

Answer 2

there are Native American drumming circles, and Pagan Drumming circles, and simply Musical Drumming circles.

I am a Pagan, and I participate in several Native American ceramonies and such.

Drumming to us is a spiritual thing that echos the heartbeat of mother earth. it is really amaseing how 20 people that do not know each other can drum together and keep a beat. many times Women and Men will drum seperatly, just because it is different energy that goes into the drumming, A man should never use a woman drum , and a woman should never use a Man drum. then there is the community drum that everyone can use.

Musical circles are largely for fun and entertainment.