Rani Quimba studied and performed as a drummer with Wahru for several years. She has also attended workshops by Ubaka Hill and Nurudafina Pili Abena, among others, and is considered an accomplished drummer on the djembe and dunun. Rani was a member of the NWMF’s first drum chorus and has participated in this festival as a workshop presenter, assistant director of the NWMF drum chorus, assistant facilitator for drum jams, and in performances with Sistah Ngoma. She has also performed with Judy Piazza, the Sirens, Nuru, Wahru, and others at the Ohio Womyn’s Music Festival and Wiminfest. This year’s NWMF Drum Chorus will be led by Rani.