Queen Victoria Gardens

Share the joyous vibrations of West Africa and Lebanon in this family-friendly gig and drumming workshop 

At an Ausecuma Beats gig, the band lights up when the crowd connects with their deep Afrobeat grooves and sends that energy back.  So, why not get the kids started young with West African rhythms? That’s the idea behind Bouba’s Drumming Picnic—a family-friendly drumming workshop led by master djembe player, Boubacar Gaye from Ausecuma Beats.  

The day kicks off with a set from Beirut /Narrm’s Camille Feghali, the musician/producer behind “Tarabeat,” a collective that seamlessly blends Arabic traditional music with electronic elements. There’ll be DJ sets from Australian/Māori producer and musician Kuzco. Ausecuma Beats will be full force for a closing set.

It’s all thanks to Music in Exile, the Collingwood-based level and artist services charity that works with culturally and linguistically diverse migrants to provide pathways in music. 

Collaborators 

Ausecuma Beats 

Ausecuma Beats are more than just a band, they are a philosophy. Led by their fearless bandleader and master djembe player, Boubacar Gaye, the seven-piece ensemble demonstrate what can happen when a group of artists come together based on an idea – in this case, the idea of place, of transplanting cultural heritage into a contemporary city. The result – seven unique individuals, each masters of their own craft and with their own personal histories, working together to create something exciting.  

Camille El Feghali
Camille is a multi-talented musician and filmmaker who draws inspiration from the rich traditions of the Middle East. He is an accomplished player of various instruments, including the Qanun, Nay, Buzuq, and synthesizer. In 2016, he founded “Tarabeat,” a music collective that seamlessly blends Arabic traditional music with electronic elements. Under his leadership, Tarabeat has performed at festivals across the Middle East, Europe, and Australia.

Kuzco
Kuzco [kuuz-co], the Australian / Maori synth babe, producer, DJ & all-round vibe bot, has been circulating the electronic, dance & erotic pop realm for just over a year now. Having been a deeply revered figure of the Naarm and Meanjin scene as heavy weight session keyboardist of many years, Kuzco now focuses to bring her own creations to the public eye. Her debut track Immunity, released via the CoOp Presents x Allysha Joy compilation in late 22’ saw the chaotic unraveling into the artist’s world. Every last detail exuding her passion and grasp for the craft.