West African Drumming

Info for West African Drum performers for performance, 1/18/12

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Stuff for Friday's MLK Performance - song words and performance agenda

Balakulanjan song (via Famoudou Konate):
Balakulanjan de na fissa
Kemey tie in so din na
Iba, kemey kay den kelen sonko di
Kemey tie in so din na

Yankadi song (via Moustapha Bangoura):
Ay kera muna cola muna
Ay kera muna cola muna
Ya kosi kele sowku fe, kera...

12th Grade African Drumming - Course Description

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

West African Djembe Drumming

Teacher: M. Taylor

Required Materials: A djembe drum.

Prerequisites: none

Course Objectives: Students will develop technique, hand coordination and traditional rhythms in an ensemble. Additionally, students will investigate the cultural and historical significance of the djembe drum and the oral...