By Town Crier Staff Report

DIAJ, a multicultural, acoustic ensemble founded in Los Altos, teams up with guest dancers for a performance Saturday at Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve in Los Altos Hills.

DIAJ, which stands for Drummers in a Jam, will present “The World is You” from 7-9 p.m. An open community drum circle follows the concert from 9-10 p.m.

Band members describe DIAJ as African inspired, California-grown music and dance.

Founded in Los Altos, DIAJ features international vocalist Ma Boukaka, bandleader Robert Borrn and former Los Altos resident Laura Worth. Other musicians play world drums, percussion, marimba, keesansi and alto recorder.

DIAJ musicians, dancers and featured artist Boukaka will present Congolese and West African musical traditions combined with modern, improvisational, vocal and instrumental artistry on a variety of drum, percussion and wind instruments.

The concert will be held on the outdoor stage at the Visitors Welcome Center, which is situated in a meadow at the entrance to the farm.

Concert-goers are encouraged to come early for a picnic dinner on the lawn. Snacks and drinks will be sold.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, percussion instruments and musical toys.

All levels of abilities are encouraged to participate in the drum circle.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students/seniors, $7.50 for children under 12 and for children 2 and under.

Hidden Villa is located at 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills.

For reservations and more information, call 949-8653 or logon to www.hiddenvilla.org.