Tiyumba dance troupe brings joy of West African drumming to Twin Cities

Tiyumba dance troupe brings joy of West African drumming to Twin Cities

From Rice Park to Lake Phalen, Plymouth to south Minneapolis, local artists, educators and cultural leaders are turning public spaces into hubs of music, dance and tradition this weekend. Whether it’s West African drums with Tiyumba, taiko and salsa at the Flint Hills Family Festival, a martial arts showcase at the West Metro Asian Fair, or a celebration of Latina entrepreneurship in south Minneapolis, this weekend’s events use art to connect ge…