West Afri-(LA)

Drummers/Chapter 2

Part 3 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more.

West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 1

West Afri-(LA)

Dancers/Chapter 1

Part 2 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more.

Documentary, PodcastMarcus L. MillerFebruary 5, 2026Marcus L. MIller, West Afri-(LA), Nouveaux Afro, West African Drum & Dance, Drums, DanceComment

West Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 1

West Afri-(LA)

Drummers/Chapter 1

Part 1 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more.

Documentary, PodcastMarcus L. MillerJanuary 19, 2026Marcus L. MIller, West Afri-(LA), Nouveaux Afro, West African Drum & Dance, Drums, DanceComment

Drum Church

Artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller leads his Project World Drum ensemble in a rhythmic celebration of the African Diaspora. Drum Church features Derf Reklaw (flute/vocals/bongos/bell/bottle/congas), David Leach (congas/timbales/ tamborine), Nikki Campbell (congas/surdo/tom-tom), Jah Amen Mobley (djembe, claves), Jelani Blunt (djembe, bass drums, ago-go bell, tom-tom), Medasi Mobley (dun-djuns/ tom-tom/djembe, tamborine),and Marcus L. Miller (lead vocals/drum set/ tom-tom).

DIASPORA- W.I.P.D. 2020

Project World Drum presents DIASPORA… in celebration of World Indigenous People’s Day 2020.

This event was held at St. Elmo Village in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday October 11, 2020. Artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller leads Project World Drum and created the concept. The group performs rhythms that celebrate the indigenous people of America, the Caribbean, South America, and Central America.

Live Performance, MusicMarcus L. MillerOctober 23, 2020St. Elmo VillageDrums, Drumming, African, Marcus L. MIller, Project World Drum, ConcertComment

Beats for Bobo

On Saturday March 9, 2020, a group of percussionists gathered together to celebrate the music legacy of musician Willie Bobo. Lead by Artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller on his percussion kit, the set featured Derf Reklaw (bongos), Angel Figueroa (timbales), David Leach (congas), Alan Lightner (percussion), Quami Adams, (congas), Munyungo Jackson (congas), with special guest Rhettmattic (“Wheels of Steel”) and Eric Bobo (timbales).

Live Performance, MusicMarcus L. MillerApril 26, 2020Drums, African Drumming, Marcus L Miller, Project World Drum, BoboComment

In Celebration of Black History month

MusicMarcus L. MillerFebruary 4, 2020Music, Drums, Percussion, Marcus L. MIller, Leon Mobley, Angel Figueroa, Jah Amen Mobley, World MusicComment

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