Two men in traditional Indian dress play dhol drums on stage
Free

19 Jul 2025

The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park

LOUD & PROUD Dhol Drumming

Punjabi Roots

Audiences learned to play the iconic dhol drum at this free workshop.

Make some noise! Punjabi Roots brought their dhol drums to The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park, and everyone was invited to come and have a bash.

The two-headed dhol drum is a true icon of South Asian music, absolutely central to the unmistakeable sound of bhangra. Punjabi Roots are Bradford’s masters of bhangra beats, and they passed on their knowledge at this free workshop in Keighley. We discovered the history of this classic instrument, explored how it’s used in music today, learned how to play it properly – and then picked up a pair of sticks and got drumming.

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