drum
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I ended my Leimert Park Village tour at a weekly drum circle in front of Sisters Marketplace that’s open to all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
He has spent much of his time in office jet-setting across the globe to drum up new investment and forge new trade and security partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The international performers who have become part of the “Stamptown” universe run the gamut from jugglers to steel drum players to acrobats to pianists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
AI can also still be used for mastering songs and, for example, using drum machines and auto tune.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Did that mean the girl lived in the drum?
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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Dozens of people from the group fighting for better worker protections during major sporting events were loudly blowing horns, banging drums and chanting, “Sí se puede,” directly across from Exposition Park’s newest museum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
When he arrives, he seems fantastically grumpy, complaining about the sound-proofing panels that have been placed in front of Joey Waronker's drums.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But what makes it familiar is that moment when the drums kick in and Dulli’s vocals are immediately in your ears, smooth yet commanding.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
For rock fans, “Boston” had it all—dramatic guitar solos, powerful lead vocals, a jabbing bass line, thrashing drums and catchy songs with a smart blend of pop and metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
A group of men played guitars and beat drums while everyone sang in Portuguese.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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It’s a potent cocktail made of Coca-Cola and clear spirits that tavern co-owner Owen Walsh drummed up in honor of the unexpected guest that made landfall a few days ago: a charred spacecraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
He has drummed with everybody and has these other interests and businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
"I have impartiality through my bones," he told the committee, saying it was "drummed" into him when he joined the BBC in 1991.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
"We drummed it up pretty good," Daigneault said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
Still, the brothers drummed up enough interest to take their toes on the road, spreading their theory in a multicity speaking tour.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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While throwing, the chimpanzees pant hoot — a loud, long-distance communicative signal — and sometimes repeatedly hit their hands and feet on the tree in a behavior called buttress drumming.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Sometimes I practice — not practicing to get my rudiments up for drumming — but just because I enjoy drumming so much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
"Freedom Suite," led by Rollins' confident sax and also notable for Max Roach's drumming, proved controversial enough that a reissue chose another title for the album.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
When the rain came, it lashed down in curtains, drumming into the cliff and drenching the little islet.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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