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:
Ay kera muna cola muna
Ay kera muna cola muna
Ya kosi kele sowku fe, kera muna cola muna kedi...
Attached is an article that students must read as part of the djembe class. It will be referred to in class and questions may be formed from this article.
Attached is the form to use indicating if you will rent, buy or procure a djembe for use in djembe class.
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...
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