Who we are
Empowering youth through the transformative power of drumming, culture, and mentorship.
DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople was founded on January 3, 2013 by Kwaku O. Payton, prominent djembe drummer and community activist. Concerned with the cultural exploitation of younger generations, Kwaku, at a young age decided to make a constant effort to increase pride and self worth, especially in the face of prejudice and discrimination. Using the power of music, the language of the world, DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople connects global communities in their appreciation of drums and the people who create life experiences through music.
Our Value
DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople Presents:
A Youth Development Tool to Promote Positive Behavior
At DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople, our vision is to unite communities, foster personal growth, and preserve cultural heritage through the transformative power of drumming. We empower individuals with music, culture, and mentorship to promote positive behavior and success in all areas of life.
Our mission is to improve individual achievement and group success through education and the benefits of culture, music, and mentorship. We aim to provide a supportive environment where participants can thrive, develop essential skills, and build lasting positive relationships.
We are dedicated to providing impactful programs focused on cultural heritage, music education, mentorship, and holistic health. By developing a sense of belonging and community, engaging youth, supporting growth, and promoting well-being, we strive to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
Kwaku O. Payton
Kwaku O. Payton was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. The oldest of his household siblings, Kwaku grew up in a traditional Akan household. As an integral part of his traditional Ghanaian cultural and religious practices, drumming and dancing quickly became a daily practice for him. Heavily influenced by the Dinizulu African Dance and Drummers and Singers, as well as the teachings of Kamati Dinizulu, he worked tirelessly to master the art of drumming. Later, he would study the Guinean technique and form of the djembe including sound, posture, and stamina. Over the span of his career he has displayed his talent and shared his skill in countless performances including Dance Afrika, university performances at Rutgers, Hofstra, LIU, Harvard, and York College, Off Broadway Shows, and has been featured on a percussion cd. He continues to believe that art changes the world one person at a time and tirelessly works to use drum culture to build unity, equality, and shared experience across diverse bodies of people. Through partnerships, workshops, and performances it is always his goal to express his personal creativity and music while sharing his knowledge of different cultures of the world through art and education.
Over 2,000 Drummers Across the United States Rely on DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople
Consumers of this product include all members of the world population. Specific targeting will be focused on youth and young adults.
The industry of DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople is that of entertainment and recreation and education and training.
DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople is a movement that revitalizes the way the world sees, appreciates, and recognizes drum music. All services support and promote cultural appreciation, musical development, and artistic exposure.
DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople is located and based in Brooklyn, NY and Baltimore, Maryland, but seeking availability to the world.
DrumLoveDrumSoundDrumPeople is a life experience. We are a platform that allows a drummer to be a drummer in his or her most creative being despite all differences. We celebrate drum culture through inspiration and love with the end result always being beautiful music and artful expression.
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