In Philadelphia, the rhythm and energy of drumlines can be heard throughout the streets during birthday parties and other events.
For more than a decade, Tony Royster has led his own drumline through the neighborhoods of Philly. He came to StoryCorps to remember how drumming changed his life.
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Originally aired September 13, 2024, on NPR’s Morning Edition.