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Bobby Bovenzi
BS African Studies, M.Ed.
Bobby is a full time Master Rhythm Circle Facilitator who has 25 years of experience working in Western Canada and the United States. His work is well known as highly engaging, easily accessible, and incredibly fun! Bobby works with all ages and abilities, from pre school to Pro-D teacher sessions, physically and mentally challenged adults, addictions therapy and counseling, seniors workshops, corporate team building seminars, and private parties and celebrations. His main instrument is the West African Djembe and Dunun stick drums, but he is also versed in Congas, Darbuka, Cajon, Kponlogo, Balafon, and hand held percussion instruments. Bobby teaches West African dance and songs, as well as Body Rhythms. His Jam Camp workshops are a real treat for everyone, and provide great community building sessions! No experience is necessary and workshops cater to the beginner through advanced participants.
Bobby resides in beautiful British Columbia with his wife and co-founder of Jam Camp, Theresa May, and their 3 beloved children: Amani Sage, Moses Azul, and Malaika Rose Inez. They continue to make Jam Camp a priority every summer as they have for the last 20+ years. Bobby acknowledges his mentors Khalid Abdul NFaly Saleem, Clyde Alafigu Morgan, and Arthur Hull with deep respect, and is dedicated to “Keep the Spirit Pulsing”. Boom boom boom!
