Budhi Harlow
Budhi Harlow is musician, composer, drum teacher, and dynamic performer. He has produced 6 albums all based on or inspired by West African Rhythms. He has been sharing his passion for music and dance to children and adults for over 14 years. Budhi has studied drum and dance all over the world; primarily in Senegal, where he lived on and off for 9 years. He offers professional training in the djembe tradition in Santa Barbara and Ventura, CA. Budhi also specializes in melodic percussion, including the zumo and tongue drums, and hammer dulcimer. He has collaborated with incredible musicians from all over the South Coast, including Stefana Dadas, Ray Tischer, Stephen Kelly,Brandon Jarret, Paul Forester, Dramane Kone, Ken Ryals, and Ted Lennon.
Creator of the Rhythm, Song and Dance Program, Budhi has designed cutting edge creative arts education. His program is seen all over the south coast in preschools, elementary and high schools, universities, special needs, brain injured, retirement and hospice. Budhi's work is alive with super vitality, drawing from a wide variety of deep, ancient wisdom traditions (especially African and Native American). His vision and action is to integrate Rhythm, Song and Dance into all aspects of our modern society. Budhi has also worked with local dance companies, including Hip Brazil, Los Olivos Dance Gallery, and Rio Mesa's Dance Team. Budhi is available for all manner of performance and presentations, call (805) 966-4604. Please visit Budhi's blog. Add Budhi as a friend on Facebook
Panzumo, based in Santa Barbara, California, was formed in 1998 by Budhi Harlow, and has performed all over Southern California since inception. Steeped in djembe drum and dance, Panzumo creates an uplifting and transformational experience for all. Their live performances are unforgettable, and they are known for their collaborations with classical and jazz musicians, and dancers and drummers from other world traditions. Past performances include the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade, the Granada Grand Opening, Lotusland Private events and yearly fundraiser, Tisza Winery Fundraiser, ASKenya red carpet movie premiere of "Massai at the Crossroads", Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica (private wedding), Deckers Corporate Party, 1st Thursday Santa Barbara events, SB Natural History Museum's "Tribal Arts Festival & Marketplace", SB Dance Alliance "International Dance and Music Festival", and so much more. For booking information, please call us at (805) 966-4604 or e-mail budhidrums@earthlink.net
Budhi offers a "Rhythm, Dance, and Song" program for youth of all ages (pre-school to high school). His program is a huge hit all over the south coast. For booking information, contact Budhi at (805) 966-4604. Budhi's "Rhythm, Song, and Dance" program at SB High School, through the Opportunity Academy in 2009. Video filmed and edited by Robert Barrett: