Kasey “CaveMan” Jones teaches members of a drum circle at the Chilhowie Public Library how to play a djembe. Connie Wyatt and Nellie Harmon were active participants in the circle.
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The drum circle included a number of youngsters.
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Through his school, Kasey Jones teaches “music and mindfulness through the rhythms of West Africa.”
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The drumming seemed to appeal to people of all ages.
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Heather Carter, the Chilhowie library’s branch supervisor, joined the drum circle.
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When she was a young student Connie Wyatt wanted to play drums in the school band. Her mother objected, declaring that drumming wasn’t ladylike. Wyatt still joined the band and somewhat begrudgingly took up the flute.
After further investigation, Ayers arrested again and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding.
Kasey “CaveMan” Jones teaches members of a drum circle at the Chilhowie Public Library how to play a djembe. Connie Wyatt and Nellie Harmon were active participants in the circle.
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