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Wallace Edwards – Baba Wali is a skilled percussinist and educator who brings the rhythms of the African Diaspoora to life through drumming and song. Renowned for leading dynamic workshops with diverse groups – including disabled adults and pre-teens. Baba Wali combines rhythmic mastery
with time honored traditions to celebrate the vibrant heritage of African Music. Guided by a deep connection to the drum, Baba Wali considers himself a faithful servant to its thythms, inspiring communities through the universal power of music.