CREATIVE EXPRESSION & CONNECTIONArts inside
correctional facilities
Shared drumming and cultural learning that make room for expression, collaboration, and community.
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CULTURE. CONNECTION. POSSIBILITY.Every person.
Every person.
Every beat.
A new beginning.
Transforming lives of justice-involved people through cultural arts, community connection, and our developing Community Health Worker practice.
Abdoul instructing students at Painted Hills, 2023.
WATCH / HEALING RHYTHMSSee the work.
See the work.
Feel the connection.
Watch our latest promotional video and get to know Healing Rhythms.
2 MIN 57 SECHEALING RHYTHMS / RECREATIONAL THERAPYOur people.
Our people.
Our shared rhythm.
Serigne Sow and his students come together through drumming as part of Healing Rhythms’ recreational therapy programming in correctional facilities.
Explore our correctional programs ↗01 / OUR MISSIONTransforming lives
Transforming lives
of justice-involved
people.
A drum is more than an instrument. It is an invitation to listen, express yourself, and connect.
Healing Rhythms brings West African drumming and cultural arts into community spaces and correctional settings. Our work creates opportunities for shared learning, creative expression, and belonging.
From the first rhythm to a collective performance, we make space for people to be heard and to experience what we can create together.
The way we work ↗02 / OUR PROGRAMSDifferent spaces.
Different spaces.
One shared rhythm.
Culturally grounded arts experiences that meet people where they are.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION & CONNECTIONArts inside
A CIRCLE FOR EVERYONECommunity
drum workshops
Welcoming group experiences that bring people together through rhythm, listening, and participation.
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ROOTED IN WEST AFRICAN TRADITIONSCultural arts
& performance
Celebrate the stories, traditions, and shared energy of West African drumming and cultural expression.
Explore the program ↗COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS / CHWConnected to people.
Connected to people.
Connected to possibility.
Our work reaches beyond the drum circle.
Healing Rhythms is developing a Community Health Worker practice as another part of our commitment to justice-involved people and community well-being.
We are building this work around relationships, understanding community needs, and helping people connect with support. Contact our team to learn about our plans, upcoming availability, or partnership opportunities.
Explore our CHW work ↗OUR MISSION, IN PRACTICECulture.
Culture.
Community.
Care.
Transforming lives of justice-involved people.
CHW PRACTICE IN DEVELOPMENT
EVERY CIRCLE BEGINS WITH AN INVITATION.03 / THE HEALING RHYTHMS APPROACHListen.
Listen.
Connect.
Create together.
Our sessions combine traditional rhythms with the experience of making music as a group. Each person contributes to something larger than themselves.
01 Connect with culture +
Explore West African drumming traditions through hands-on learning and shared practice.
02 Find your expression +
Build familiarity with the drum, learn rhythmic patterns, and discover your own contribution to the ensemble.
03 Grow as a community +
Listen to one another, practice together, and celebrate the music the group creates.
Help make room
for the next beat.
Your support can help bring instruments, teaching, and meaningful arts experiences to more people.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL.It starts with
It starts with
a conversation.
Interested in a workshop, program partnership, or supporting Healing Rhythms? We would love to hear from you.
Get in touch ↗rhythmsheal@gmail.org