Wayne White

Wayne has been playing and studying the djembe since 1995.  During that time he has had the fortunate opportunity to study with some of the greatest djembe players of their time, Babatune Olatunji, M’bemba Bangoura and Michael Markus to name a few.  His love for the djembe continues to grow, the more he learns about the people and the culture of Africa. 

Since co/founding African Experience the group has brought the sounds of Africa to the greater capital area.  He hopes to continue to perform and teach traditional songs of Africa and original compositions in the coming years.

Adam Witt

Adam Witt studied extensively with Lacelot Scott from Tobago and Mamady Keita from Guinea.  He has fifteen years experience, playing for dance classes, performing and teaching privately.  His love for the drum has inspired a passion for collecting rhythms worldwide, and creating his own original works.

Tim Garrhan

I began my drumming career in 1990 while traveling the country and participating in drum circles at the Grateful Dead concerts.  The djembe became a way to express myself through music and has fostered a love for West African music. 

In 1997 I had the opportunity to take a workshop with Arthur Hall, from Chicago, IL.  In 1998 I took lessons from Nii Ieatiea who is from Ghana, West Africa.  These lessons were an inspiration for me to seek the traditional ways of the djembe.  In that same year, I discovered Barry Irving in Albany, NY.  I continued to take lessons from Barry for six years.