One River many tributaries
River Ananda is a singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist, graphics designer and teacher. Specializing in bringing people together in a supportive fun way.
A drum circle won't fix your team, but it's a great start.
Most team building is a slide deck and a handshake. We gather, we make rhythm together, and suddenly everyone's listening.
Educational
No trust falls here. Just shared rhythm that gets people listening and supporting each other for real.
Community Drum Circles
Live looping electronic world fusion that gets a crowd moving, from festival stages to private parties.
Corporate and Team Building
Harmonic Roots Collective
Custom apparel and graphic design that turns your school, team, or event into something people actually want to wear.
Dance Parties
Custom apparel and graphic design that turns your school, team, or event into something people actually want to wear.
Recording and Art Facilitation
Custom apparel and graphic design that turns your school, team, or event into something people actually want to wear.
The music moves with you
River Ananda pairs live rhythm with inter so your event leaves people with something to keep, not just a memory.
Drum circles
Get everyone playing together. No experience needed, just a willingness to join the beat. River specializes in schools, nonprofits, corporations, festivals, and personal events where we bring 30 to 50 drums and a bunch of percussion and throw a huge party in jam out on a improvisational sound journey. This is a compliment to any event that encourages teambuilding through self-esteem stimulates the brain development and it's just outright a fun.
Custom apparel
Take any of River's art and you can put it on clothing. Have it shipped to your door if you have a vision, you would like to have fulfilled we can design something for you too inquire about my graphics design.
Design on demand
Specializing in flyers, album covers posters I can tell the designs based off your preferences and left my own accord. I tend to make things, beautiful and psychedelic.
Live Looping dance party
River Ananda delivers a dynamic fusion of electronic and world music, creating immersive ecstatic dance experiences through live looping and original music composed in real time. Blending powerful beats, deep basslines, world percussion, and conscious lyrics, River creates a high-energy musical journey designed to inspire movement, connection, and celebration. Drawing from a diverse range of influences—including reggae, drum and bass, hip-hop, electronic music, and Indigenous musical traditions from around the world—River brings these elements together with his own distinctive sound and improvisational approach. Each performance is a unique, evolving experience, with rhythms, melodies, vocals, and loops built live in the moment—inviting audiences to move, connect, and become part of the music.
Educational
Inspiring Children Through the Power of Music River to creates a customized, interactive musical experience for your school, classroom, or educational program. Through an engaging collection of drums and instruments from around the world, students are introduced to rhythm, musical traditions, and the power of making music together. This hands-on experience encourages children and teachers to listen, communicate, collaborate, and contribute as part of an ensemble. Every student has the opportunity to participate and experience the excitement, connection, and sense of accomplishment that comes from creating music as a group. Collective drumming can also support important areas of student development, including ofocus and cognitive skills, stress reduction, self-confidence, cooperation, and community building. More than a music program, it’s an opportunity to connect, create, and inspire—together.
Corporate Retreats and Team building sessions available
Corporate drumming and team drum circles offer an engaging, non-verbal way to build unity, reduce workplace stress, and improve collaboration. Core Benefits Breaks Down Hierarchy: Everyone—from interns to senior executives—plays an equal role with the same percussion tools, leveling the playing field and dissolving corporate silos. Improves Active Listening: Participants must listen closely to each other's tempos and tones to create sonic harmony, translating directly into better workplace communication. Reduces Stress & Burnout: Rhythmic drumming lowers cortisol (stress hormones) and triggers the release of endorphins, acting as an instant mental health break. Promotes Inclusivity: No musical experience is required, allowing introverts, non-native speakers, and diverse team members to participate fully without language barriers. Sparks Creativity & Problem-Solving: Group improvisation and rhythm-building encourage out-of-the-box thinking and agile team adaptation. Builds Shared Trust: Playing together physically demonstrates that every individual voice is necessary to make the whole team successful.
Three decades of rhythm, art, and custom gear for every kind of crowd
River Ananda brings beats, design, and merch to schools, corporations, and festivals from Saugatuck to the wider Michigan region.
From the dance floor to the drum circle
The sunset drum circle River led for our team was the most relaxed we've all felt in months. He got everyone, even the shy ones, tapping along within minutes.
Sarah Whitfield
Event coordinator, Lakeshore Festival
Our school booked a drum circle for end-of-year celebrations and the kids haven't stopped talking about it. River brought energy and made it easy for every age group to join in.
David Okafor
Principal, Saugatuck Elementary
The custom tees we ordered for our company retreat were a hit. The design captured our team's vibe perfectly and the quality held up wash after wash.
Megan Kowalski
HR lead, Harborline Logistics
Custom orders and booking questions
Quick answers to common questions. Reach out if you need more.
Ready to add some rhythm to your next Saugatuck event?
Grab your custom tee or hat, or book River for your school, festival, or corporate gathering. Let's make it happen together.