JOSEPH NGWA
Joseph Soh Ngwa is a renowned Ancestral Master Drummer - born in Cameroon, West Africa, is known for his high skill, knowledge and expertise concerning the djembe and other African percussion instruments, particularly the talking drum. He is also a
specialist in the healing power of the African drum and is a practitioner of the divine spiritual arts of African percussion. Master Ngwa’s skills are very much in demand, and he is involved with a diverse range of projects, such as films, video recordings, and museum consultancies.
Ngwa's work focuses on the cultural preservation and perpetuation of traditional African music and culture. He offers workshops and performances exploring the various musical and oral traditions in Africa. A highly sought after percussionist, he performs and teaches widely with many groups throughout the U.S. and other countries and is a senior member of the drumming corps for two prominent Washington, DC-based African dance companies: African Heritage Drummers & Dancers and KanKouran West African Dance Company.