Drumdala is an audio-visual performance group specializing in a fusion of tribal, modern dance, cinematic, and meditative styles.  It is based around a unique instrument designed by Richard Sherwood called The Drumdala- mandala of drums.  This instrument is a blend of acoustic and tonal electronic drums which can loop and layer a vast array of powerful  and beautiful sounds.

The design inspiration for the instrument comes from the Taiko drumming tradition, early electronic drummers, DJ culture, and visionary instrument inventor William Close.  

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Richard's dynamic playing style comes from many places including African, Indian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern drumming traditions,  modern dance music, jazz, and good old rock 'n' roll.