Dear EarthBeat Music Family,

Sending you all loving thoughts and a big Chelsie hug. For years I’ve said the phrase “we need each other now more than ever”. As the world burns around us, this phrase continues to be so relevant. We really, really need each other. We must gather and continue to connect our channels of gratefulness and kindness and compassion. Believe in those positive ripples! They are real!

I have added some more opportunities to cultivate empathic and resilient communities through musical expression in March, April and May, including two WomenSing for Peace pop up sings in Greenwich, and a two-part series on Frame Drumming for the Absolute Beginner in Easton.

A myriad musical offerings in April in Troy will be announced in the next newsletter, as well as details on Bolokada Conde’s visit!

March 11 | Strum in Joy! Spring 2026 8 Week All Levels Series begins @ Idlenot Fibersmiths, Greenwich NY {2 spots open}
Welcome to Kate M, Anne R, Pam F, Joan B, ML H, Tera N, Lori G, Katie V, Liz H, Anne R, Mirna C, Mary C and Dan M!

March 15 | Drum in Joy! Spring 2026 8 Week All Levels Series begins @ Village of Victory Hall, Victory NY {8 spots open}
Welcome to Kerri K, Stephanie F, Kitty W, Janine J, Sally D, Lynne W, Sharon G, Brenda M, Amy N, Julie S, Katelyn B, Benita P, Deke S, Mirna C, Julie S, Aimee S and Amelia T!

March 30 + April 6 | Frame Drumming for the Absolute Beginner @ Easton Library, Easton NY

April 6 | WomenSing for Peace April Sing! @ Live Oak Wellness, Greenwich NY

April 2, 9, 16, 23 | Djembe, Uke, Frame Drum + Song Classes @ Refuge, Troy NY (Details TBA!)

April 20-22 | Traditional West African Drumming Workshops with Grandmaster Djembefola Bolokada Conde (Details TBA!)

May 4 | WomenSing for Peace May Sing! @ Live Oak Wellness, Greenwich NY

Love Chelsie

P.S. North Star Samba is booking Summer festivals, parades, parties and other special events in the greater Capital Region. Drop a line anytime!