In 2025, grant funding allowed Trust Drum Circles (TDC) to increase their disability-service footprint, delivering adaptive, inclusive music programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Tyler’s Redemption Place in Akron, Ohio pulsed with energy and rhythm on November 15, as participants came together for a drum circle workshop. The team (a collaboration between Trust Drum Circles founder Maseh Nchang, The Summit FM’s Music and Wellness Coordinator Sarah Swirsky, and renowned guitarist and recovery advocate Marc Lee Shannon) created an interactive live-music experience grounded in reflection, community, and restoration.
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In a world full of noise and chaos, Maseh Nchang offers a simple mantra: all is well. His latest release, published by the Trust Drum Circles (TDC) Network, features Matilda Pablo on vocals and Mark Hitchcox on the mbira. The track blends traditional African instrumentation with modern production and rich harmony while capturing TDC’s heartbeat: uniting people through rhythm, healing, and artful collaboration.
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Hesitation quickly gave way to joy and shared energy on August 13, 2025, as residents joined a drumming workshop at Heritage of Hudson: Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hudson, Ohio.
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Smiles and rhythm intertwined as percussion rose in unison at Stewart’s Caring Place on September 18, 2025.
Glory Mafor, Glory Mafor is a writer, editor, media, and communications professional with interests in literary arts, global communication, and how they intersect with culture and social development. She is the former chief editor of Self-ish, a literary publication that platforms over 25 young black writers across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Glory is also a spoken word poet, a worship leader, and a voiceover artist. Through her work and art, she is intentional about curating and amplifying stories that inspire individuals to own their story, be unique, and live authentically.
