Posts Tagged ‘Hand Drums’
Mamady Keita: Triba
April 29th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Mamady Keita was born to drum. This Master Drummer has traveled the world sharing the beauty of the Wassolou and Mendeng traditions of his people. He is one of the few Master Drummers to garner an international following and success. Notice the use of “breaks” creating musical interludes in the composition. Keita and his drummers seem to play with little effort or exertion. But, we know they are working hard!
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National Ballet of Senegal 2006
April 28th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Senegalese artists had a tremendous impact on African dance in the United States as the result of the influences of Mor Thiam and Katherine Dunham between 1968 and 1974. This video of the National Ballet of Senegal filmed in 2006 is excellent in that it shows the use of both the djembe, indigenous to the Mandeng cultures of the Old Mali Empire and the Sabar of the Wolof people of Senegal!
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The History of Djembe Drumming in America: Part 2
April 26th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Djembe Drums
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Four Year Old Slams on the Djembe
April 20th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Sometimes we have to stop and celebrate little joys and expressions of creativity. This is one of those times. Check out this four year old playing the djembe! Now that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout! share love with your children!
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Oba William King; Sneak Preview
February 20th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
