Archaic Roots, a manifestation of many years of study, practice, sacrifice and passion for ancient instruments and traditions. The drums and instruments, indigenous instrument education presentations, drum circle facilitation and instrument building workshops found here are all inspired by traditions of our global ancestors.
We also offer unique experiences with our retreats, personal immersions, and awesome private guest room and primitive artist cabin on the Archaic Roots property, located in the Southern Appalachian wilderness. We can host you and offer you a unique experience while you’re here! Focus on yourself, delve into true wilderness, connect with our Mother Earth, hike to waterfalls, create art and instruments, and much more!!
Looking for repairs on your African drum or native style flute? Reach out and maybe we can help! We offer djembe and other drum re-heading and /or repair services, and repair a number of other indigenous instruments such as flutes, and didgeridoo.
Native American Style Flute Building Workshop
Djembe Building Workshop- Spring 2019
Mystic Arts Immersion Gathering-Spring 2019
Shamanic Smudge Fan Workshop & Hike
Come and learn about the ancient practice of smudging and build your own smudge fan! We will be designing them out of all natural materials that you can both bring, and we will have here. Enjoy the peaceful connection with … Continued
Recent Articles
Roots of an Instrument Maker – Eddie Osborne of Ancestral Memory
Reading Time: 5 minutes What led to your interest in learning to make instruments? I became interested in musical instruments during my early childhood in Griffin, Georgia, where friends and I would make a number of our playthings. These included non-musical items such as … Continued
Strange Haunting Sounds of the Aztec Death Whistle
Reading Time: 9 minutes When most people think of whistles they are reminded of police officers or referees at sports games, but the Aztec death whistle is an enigma within the aerophone (wind instrument) family. Whistles can be found throughout the world in many … Continued
Spirals from the Past- Sea Shell Trumpets
Reading Time: 10 minutes The beautiful conch shell trumpet above was found in Mexico, and is estimated to be over 1,000 years old. At first glance this trumpet may catch your eye; it’s beauty and intricate designs. The fact that intrigues me is that … Continued
The benefits of private group workshops
Reading Time: 5 minutes Creating unique experiences through workshops and other similar events is a special gift we share with the world here at Archaic Roots. These experiences can have many benefits for small private groups, and no two are the same. These benefits … Continued
