Hand Drumming Taught by Helen Bond

Helen Bond of Grayslake teaches hand drumming to raise money for schools and clinics in Africa.  The drum circle sounds extremely authentic and created a spiritual energy that intensified the atmosphere.  (Mark Ukena/-Sun-Times Media)

Helen Bond of Grayslake teaches hand drumming to raise money for schools and clinics in Africa.  The drum circle sounds extremely authentic and created a spiritual energy that intensified the atmosphere.  (Mark Ukena/-Sun-Times Media)

Helen Bond of Grayslake, teaches hand drumming to raise money for schools and clinics in Africa.  All different kinds of hand drums and djembes, from small bongos to drums so large you can't hold, ones you use drum sticks and ones for your hands.  (Mark Ukena/-Sun-Times Media)