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SUMMARY:DIY Asalato Instrument Making
DESCRIPTION:Image Credits: Siddharth Venkat \nJoin us for a hands-on\, imme
 rsive workshop where participants will craft their own Asalato—a traditi
 onal West African percussion instrument and learn how to play it. Guided s
 tep by step\, participants will be introduced to the materials\, technique
 s\, and rhythms that bring this unique instrument to life.\nThe session al
 so offers a glimpse into the cultural histories and stories behind the Asa
 lato\, alongside a brief exploration of indigenous sounds from across the 
 world. Through group exercises and playful musical interactions\, particip
 ants will experience the joy of collective rhythm-making\, culminating in 
 a fun\, informal performance.\nThis workshop will include a guided walk of
  Beneath the Turning Sky.\nNo prior experience is required.\nParticipants 
 are encouraged to bring materials like small pebbles\, and other items tha
 t can be incorporated into the instrument.
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