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An audiovisual music program for underserved and justice-involved youth, ages 14-25 in Oregon.

03/20/2026

West African Drumming Workshop with Mapathé Diop 🌍🪘

Keys, Beats, Bars is honored to welcome back Mapathé Diop, a master drummer from Dakar, Senegal, for a special West African drumming workshop in our space.

While in Oregon, Mapathé will also be working with young men in carceral facilities, sharing rhythm, culture, and creative expression through our core programming. This work—bringing music into spaces where it’s needed most—is at the heart of what we do at Keys, Beats, Bars.

Join us for a hands-on introduction to Senegalese sabar drumming, a powerful tradition played with one stick and one hand. All skill levels welcome and drums provided.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🛍 African Market: 6–7PM (jewelry, baskets, clothing & more)
🥁 Drumming Workshop: 7–8PM
📍 Keys, Beats, Bars

👨‍👩‍👧 All ages | Family friendly | Disability affirmative
💸 Free for youth under 25 | $25 adults
💳 Card, cash, or Venmo | No RSVP required

Come learn the rhythms, connect with community, and support the work of bringing music and culture into spaces of healing and transformation. ✨

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03/16/2026

Community Spotlight: African Fashion Show PDX 🌍✨

We’re proud to support our community partners at the African Fashion Show PDX—an event that uplifts local artists and designers across the Pacific Northwest while celebrating culture, creativity, and community.

This year’s program features:
🥁 A special drumming session led by local senior artists
🍽 Angolan cuisine prepared by immigrant chefs 🇦🇴
🎨 A vibrant cultural and artistic showcase supporting local creatives and global education work

In a time when the world can feel heavy, gatherings like this remind us how powerful community, culture, and joy can be.

🎟 Tickets are already 40% sold, so grab yours soon and support this beautiful event!

Learn more:
🌐 africanfashionshowpdx.com
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Even if you can’t attend, you can still support by sharing the event, donating auction items, or spreading the word. Let’s show up for our community. 💫

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03/13/2026

🔥The energy is real.🔥

Here’s Massamba Diop live in Portland with his band Walo Walo—bringing the power of the tama (Senegalese talking drum) to the stage. High energy, deep rhythm, and the sound of Senegal leading the band. 🌍✨

This Saturday, Massamba returns to celebrate the release of his new album Walo Walo—a night of Worldbeat, Mbalax, Afrobeat, and Afrojazz you don’t want to miss.

📅 Saturday, March 14
📍 AKADI PDX – 1001 SE Division St, Portland
⏰ Doors 10PM | Music 10:30PM
Ticket link in bio.

Presented by AC Music Productions & AKADI PDX

Come experience the rhythm live. 🔥

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03/10/2026

✨ The sound of the Tama. The voice of tradition. ✨

In this video, Massamba Diop plays Leumbeul on the tama (Senegalese talking drum) with his family of griots in Saint-Louis, Senegal—a rhythm passed down through generations.

Massamba brings this same powerful tradition to his new album Walo Walo, layering tama rhythms with multiple musicians to create a rich, global sound rooted in Senegalese culture. 🌍🎶

🎉 Experience it live at the Walo Walo Album Release Concert

📅 Saturday, March 14
📍 AKADI PDX – 1001 SE Division St, Portland
⏰ Doors 10PM | Music 10:30PM
Tickets on TicketTomato

Presented by AC Music Productions & AKADI PDX

Come hear the tama speak in a night of Worldbeat, Mbalax, Afrobeat & Afrojazz. 🔥

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02/09/2026

🥁🔥 WALO WALO — ALBUM RELEASE NIGHT! 🔥🥁

Join us for a high-energy celebration of Walo Walo, the new album from Senegalese master drummer Massamba Diop (Baaba Maal Band, Black Panther Soundtrack)—bringing the rhythms of Worldbeat, Mbalax, Afrobeat & Afrojazz to the dance floor. 🌍✨

📅 Saturday, March 14
📍 AKADI PDX — 1001 SE Division St, Portland
⏰ Doors 10PM | Music 10:30PM
🎶 Presented by AC Music Productions & AKADI PDX

Come move, sweat, and celebrate global rhythm late into the night. Don’t miss this one. 🔥

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02/01/2026

African Drumming Workshop for Black History Month! 🔥🪘

Learn traditional Sabar drumming with Senegalese Master Drummer Mapathé Diop—no experience needed and drums provided! This is a hands-on, joyful space to connect with rhythm and culture.

📅 Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 ⏰ 8–9PM 📍 Keys, Beats, Bars | NE Portland 💸 $25 | FREE for youth under 25
 All ages | Disability affirmative | No RSVP

Come early to enjoy free Ghanian food catered by Black Star Grill and shop the African market. 🖤✨

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01/27/2026

✊🏾🎶 Celebrate Black History Month with Keys, Beats, Bars! 🎶✊🏾

Join us for an evening of culture, community, and rhythm—featuring West African food, an African market, and live drumming in our new space. Come hang, eat, shop, and connect across generations. 🖤✨

📅 Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 ⏰ 6–9PM (Drumming workshop 8–9PM) 📍 Keys, Beats, Bars | 4636 NE 42nd Ave, Unit C (NE Wygant side) 
All ages | Family friendly | Disability affirmative

🍽 Ghanaian food by Black Star Grill 🛍 African market: jewelry, baskets, clothing & more 🥁 Senegalese sabar drumming workshop ($25)

Come celebrate Black history through food, art, and rhythm!

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01/23/2026

Upcoming Dance & Music Happenings (Plus a Free Party!) - https://mailchi.mp/3343e169cb24/upcoming-dance-music-happenings-plus-a-free-party

12/10/2025

Guess who’s back??

🥁🔥 Mapathe Diop with the Rhythms of Senegal! 🔥🥁

Join Keys, Beats, Bars for a Sabar Drumming Workshop with Master Drummer Mapathé Diop 🇸🇳✨—a rare chance to learn traditional Senegalese rhythms straight from the source!

📅 Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 ⏰ 6PM – 8PM 📍 Keys Beats Bars – 4636 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 🎟 $25 | FREE for youth under 25 (Cash/Card/Venmo) 🥁 Drums provided – all skill levels welcome!

🌍 Plus! Check out an African market featuring West African jewelry, baskets, clothing & more.

No RSVP—just show up & let the beats move you! 🎶🔥

Co-sponsored by: Amplifyr, Rhythm Traders, Afro-World Music PDX, Propulsion Network, 1 World Chorus & more!

11/06/2025

🎤🔥 It’s that time again — 2nd Saturday Cypher! 🔥🎤

Pull up this weekend for another round of community energy, live music, and freestyle magic with Keys, Beats, Bars! 💥 Whether you’re an emcee, musician, poet, or just love the vibe, this is your space to connect, create, and flow. 🎶

📅 Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 ⏰ 12PM – 2PM 📍 My Voice Music — 8911 SE Stark St, Portland 💸 FREE | All Ages | Family Friendly | Disability Affirmative

🎵 House Band: 🥁 Machado Mijiga – Drums 🎸 Milo Fultz – Bass 🎹 Santiago Larochelle – Keys

Let’s keep building peace through rhythm, bars, and community connection. See you in the Cypher! 🌀✨

Address

4636 NE 42nd Avenue
Portland, OR
97218

Telephone

5034774792

Website

http://www.keysbeatsbars.org/

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