Power of drum (POD) began in 2006 in tribute to the great innovative drummer Max Roach at Riverside Church Theatre(NYC). POD continues to celebrate the art and craft of drumming while evolving and expanding its focus to include the healing power of drumming in communities through various outreach initiatives. Recent activities include residencies and workshops in Locri Italy, Yakima Washington, Barcelona, Azores, Portugal, New York City, and Bennington, VT