Ammaya Dance & Drum is led by master drummer Issa Coulibaly of Mali, West Africa; and Tara Murphy, longtime dancer of mixed African-American heritage. Through their love of the cultures and art forms of West Africa, Issa and Tara, and their fellow dancers and drummers have shared the joy of dance and drumming throughout New England. Ammaya Dance & Drum gives regular performances, drum circles and workshops throughout the year. Through their African dance and drum events for all ages and abilities, they share the healing and upliftment of these art forms, as well as education about African culture and the diaspora.