Margate Resident Performs at International Festival

by David Volz April 6, 2025

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Jeff Hollin a Margate resident who grew up in Margate and plays the drums in the Fushu Daiko music group. {Photos by David Volz}

Jeff Hollin has a passion for music and drumming.

A resident of Margate, he played drums with the Fushu Daiko performers during the International Day Festival on April 5 at the sports complex. The drumming style is known as Taiko, and it is considered an art form and a martial art in Japan.

“I love drumming, and it is much fun. We share Japanese culture at festivals and live performances on our big drums,” said Hollin.

According to Hollin, Fushu Daiko is a cultural arts organization that serves the community through performances, educational programs, and workshops.

Hollin grew up in the city, attended Margate Elementary and Middle School, and graduated from Coconut Creek High School. He now works as a physical therapist.

The festival included Margate businesses that presented their products and services. Kushnite Culture, a home-based company, offered handmade dominoes. Kafi Marsh enjoyed the event and the opportunity to meet customers.

Angela Leal of Samaga Accessories, a home-based business based in Margate.

The Kushnite Kulture home based business in Margate makes handmade dominoes. Left to right Kafi Marsh Pamela Samuel Amirah Marsh Jelani Marsh at the International Festival

The Kushnite Kulture home based business in Margate makes handmade dominoes. Kafi Marsh, Pamela Samuel, Amirah Marsh, and Jelani Marsh.

Alexis Blasenhiem and Carlos Gelpi of Family Knowledge Action, a martial arts center in Margate.

Angela Leal, who runs Samaga Accessories from her home, was selling women’s accessories and met potential customers.

Those interested in martial arts could meet with Alexis Blasenheim and Carlos Gelpi of Family Knowledge Action, located at 7306 West Atlantic Boulevard. They offer martial arts training for children and adults.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.