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Live Tassa Drumming Performance: Diwali Festival at South Street Seaport NYC

2,339 views · Published 25 October 2011 · 4:38 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Zerina Phillip · 2011 · Entertainment

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Experience the incredible power and hypnotic rhythm of traditional Indo-Caribbean Tassa drumming live in New York City.
On October 2, 2011, the beautiful Festival of Lights, Diwali, was celebrated with a massive public cultural showcase at the historic South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan. This archival footage captures the spectacular live stage performance of the renowned New York Strikers Tassa Group. Watch as the talented musicians command the stage with high-energy percussion, showcasing the intricate drumming patterns and vibrant energy that define this rich musical art form.
Diwali is a major festival symbolizing the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This performance brings a beautiful piece of South Asian and Trinidadian heritage straight to the streets of New York.
Video captured live on location at South Street Seaport, New York City, and produced by Zerina Phillip.
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