drum - Robert Thivierge

First Nation Drums

December 10, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On December 10, 2012 a large number of natives and other supporters protested against Bill C-45 and other legislation that they feel violates the rights of native people.

Bag Pipes on Parade for Lilac

May 27, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Every good Canadian parade needs bag pipes.

Drum Circle

September 5, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Part of a drum circle, where virtually all the drummers were from the audience, was held in Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary.

Souljah Fyah drummer

July 1, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Souljah Fyah is a reggae band that performed at the main stage on Prince's Island, as part of the Canada Day celebrations on July 1, 2009.

Israeli Drummer in Calgary

June 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This girl is part of Tararam , a performance group that mixes drums, various other objects to make sound, and dance. They put on a high energy that was popular with the large crowd that stopped to listen. Unfortunately, I missed the start, and with the difficulty of the crowd, didn't capture the best parts.

Tararam plays to support Israel

June 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is a performance by Tararam , a group that mixes drums, various other objects to make sound, and dance. They put on a high energy that was popular with the large crowd that stopped to listen. Unfortunately, I missed the start, and with the difficulty of the crowd, didn't capture the best parts.

Coin operated busking duo

May 31, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I'm not sure the name for this style of performance. The girl would do a robot-like dance to a drum when a tip was given, and pause in between. So, basically, they're the opposite of a professional model, because they pose for pictures only if they haven't been paid lately.

Otafest drummer boy in training

May 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

There was a demonstration of drumming, and people from the crowd were invited to give the drums a try.

Otafest 2009 drumming

May 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Otafest is an annual anime convention at the University of Calgary campus.

March with drum

March 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protesters gathered outside the Telus Convention Centre in downtown Calgary on March 17, 2009 to protest a speach by George W. Bush inside. They were calling for Bush to be tried for war crimes and objected to his presence in Canada.