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Court hears drum-troupe performer explain 'howling' practice; judge reduces parking penalty to $30

Municipal Court of Providence · January 17, 2026
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Summary

A member of the Providence drum troupe described vocal exercises and a 'howling' practice in court and performed a short chant; the presiding official later reduced a related parking fine by waiving a $60 penalty, leaving a $30 charge.

At the Municipal Court of Providence, a performer who said she is with the Providence drum troupe described her role leading vocal exercises and, with the judge's permission, performed a brief chant in court. Later in the docket the presiding official reduced a parking fine by waiving a $60 penalty.

Court staff introduced…

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