A group of 5 musicians play and sing on stage

American Roots Concert Series: ShiDaa

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Event location: North Beach Amphitheater

Free – no registration required.  

Annual or One Day Discover Pass is required for vehicle access. Discover Passes are available online and at park entrance. 

Join us to enjoy the traditional West African rhythms and dance songs played by ShiDaa in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.

ShiDaa plays traditional West African rhythms and dance songs. West African rhythms are the roots of much of American jazz. The group uses authentic traditional instruments such as Kpanlogo hand drums, talking drum, brevet, shakers, cowbell, large dun duns, small kagons, sticks, African xylophone, and voice to produce high energy rhythms. Director Saeed Abbas is a Certified Master Drummer and Flautist by the Ghana Ministry of Culture. Saeed Abbas has performed in many places in the world starting with his time with Ghana’s top performing group the National Dance Ensemble as their top drummer and is considered one of Ghana’s best talking drum performers. Additional ShiDaa members include Yaw Amponsah, Joe Horzak, Chris Skinner and Mark Perschbacher.

Listen to ShiDaa on YouTube!

Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact FolkArts@parks.wa.gov or (360) 701-7923 at least 14 days prior to the event. For more information, please visit https://parks.wa.gov/folk-and-traditional-arts-program

Directions

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All concerts are held at North Beach Amphitheater (Directions) at Deception Pass State Park.

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