Drumming up a sense of unity: making Burundian music in Ireland
Forced to leave Burundi on account of the civil war, Joseph Nditendereza and his family are now resident in Ireland. He has brought other Burundians together in a band that performs with traditional drums. It’s been a great success. Interview by Dermot Roantree.
How often does your team of drummers meet up?
We usually meet every Saturday in Cooksfield, near High Street, at the back of the Dominican Church. In fact we meet in a Primary School, St Audeon’s. We were lucky to get the place. I contacted the principal of the school and he was happy to let us meet there. Read more »
