Rather than focusing on the fleeting, exciting moments that immediately precede the arrival of an orisha in the form of a possession trance, this thesis investigates the entire four- to six-hour musical performance that is central to the ceremony. It exam
The congas are derived from the single-headed hand drums of the Congo (Bantú), above all the tambores makuta. n the comparsa, as well as in Rumba and early Son Montuno of the conjuntos, only a single tumbadora is played by one drummer. Congeros like Cand
In the context of bata drumming, polyrhythm means most of the toques may be written in 12/8 meter but have some drum parts that emphasize a 2, 4, or 8 feel while others simultaneously emphasize a 3, 6, or 12 feel.
Play with anyone (Afro, Latin, Jazz, etc.). Even if you're NOT a trap drummer but play traditional hand drums, you'll get the fokloric ensemble setup (transcription and audio CD). Each part is played with the instrument/part against the bell or clave for
Performs music and dance from Yoruba, Orisha, Congo/Abakua/Arara, rumba guanguanco, son, danzon, mambo, yuka, comparsa, chancleta, and more folkloric dance of Afro-Cuban tradition.
Yaya Diallo of Mali and Montreal plays djembe and balafon. "This is not Yaya playing, but the ancestors playing through him." --Mali elders. Fula (Peul) flute (tambin) also heard here.
Yaya Diallo of Mali and Montreal plays djembe and balafon. "This is not Yaya playing, but the ancestors playing through him." --Mali elders. Fula (Peul) flute (tambin) also heard here.
A TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE BRINGING the SPIRIT of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE to VERMONT and NEW ENGLAND! We are 16+ talented artists who share traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea, Senegal & Mali (West Africa). Jeh Kulu featu
A TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE BRINGING the SPIRIT of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE to VERMONT and NEW ENGLAND! We are 16+ talented artists who share traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea, Senegal & Mali (West Africa). Jeh Kulu featu