drums
Abdullah Ibrahim – Jabula
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdullah-ibrahim-jabula/
Jabula is a track by South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim (AKA Dollar Brand) who released in 2019 his first album in five years: The Balance. Entitled ‘The Balance’, this project featured his long-time septet Ekaya, a line-up that he’s been recording with since 1983. In this case, the album was recorded over the course […] …
Ngoma za Congo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi17S7Xb16A
Créé en 1999 par Léonard Baniekona, Ngoma Za Kongo ((Drums of the Kongo [Kingdom]) est un groupe congolais de musique et danse traditionnelles du Congo Brazzaville. Composé de nombreux artistes, tous fortement imprégnés de la tradition Kongo, le groupe a, depuis sa création, fait plusieurs tournées en Afrique, Europe, Etats-Unis d’Amérique et Asie.
Nimbaya – The Women’s Drum & Dance Company of Guinea
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nimbaya-women-drum-dance-guinea/
A daring response to the taboo of women playing djembe in West Africa, NIMBAYA! is the first all women’s percussion and dance troupe from Guinea, sharing a new interpretation of traditional African drumming and dance.
“Choosing Nimbaya! was intended to be a tribute to women’s beauty, strength, fertility and integrity.” […]
Art Blakey & The Afro-Drum Ensemble – Ayiko Ayiko
https://amf.didiermary.fr/art-blakey-afro-drum-ensemble-ayiko-ayiko/
The track “Ayiko Ayiko”, by Art Blakey & The Afro-Drum Ensemble, and the album “The African Beat” (Blue Note, 1962) as a whole, is very important to me, as it is probably the origin of what I do today, e.g. on this site.
At least, I became a Jazz & African musics aficionado…
Life has a rhythm…
https://amf.didiermary.fr/life-rhythm-foli/
Life has a rhythm, it’s constantly moving.
It is a word that encompasses so much more than drumming, dancing or sound.
It’s found in every part of daily life.
In this film, you not only hear and feel rhythm, but you see it.
[…]
The Drummers of Burundi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/drummers-burundi/
The Drummers of Burundi were the heroes of the first-ever WOMAD Festival in 1982 and, 10 years later, at Real World Studios, they immortalized their art with this deeply hypnotic performance.
Raw, heady and immediate, this record is a one-way ticket to the pumping heart and soul of the mother continent. […]
A finger cajon nearing completion, my latest mini-project.
The standard cajon is a fairly large box-shaped instrument originated by African slaves in Peru who were denied traditional drums & resorted to shipping crates to get rhythmic. One sits on top and slaps, taps, etc. – most have snare drum wire mounted within for added sonic brightness & texture.
Handmade from 1/4" pine, bamboo mini-skewers & wood glue.
#music #latin #drums #percussion #cajon #peru #craft #art
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Doudou N’Diaye Rose – Rose Rhythm
https://amf.didiermary.fr/doudou-ndiaye-rose-rhythm/
Rose Rhythm was a documentary by Ben Aylon on the work of Senegalese drummer, composer and band leader Doudou N’Diaye Rose, recognized as the modern master of Senegal’s traditional drum, the sabar.
R.I.P Doudou N’Diaye Rose