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Talking Drums of the Upper Congo   Learn the secrets of how DRUMS CAN TALK.  This lecture and demonstration expertly teaches this ancient mode of communication.  'They have not yet adopted electric signals but possess a system of communication quite as effective. Their huge drums, by being struck in several parts, convey language as clear to the initiated as vocal speech.'

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African Drumming (VHS Videotape) Babatunde Olatunji was a virtuoso of West African percussion.His 1959 album "Drums of Passion" was a worldwide smash hit. He received a Grammy Award in 1991 for his collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart on their Planet Drum album. This video presents the best of Baba with inspiring words of wisdom and exciting performances. • Nigerian Culture and traditions of the drum • Telling "The Story of Fire" with the drum • Baba's famous Gun, Go, Do, Pa Ta vocalization and drumming technique for Djembe and similar drums • Trademark Baba rhythms in play-along format • Performances with Drums of Passions members • Includes a pamphlet with notation of all rhythms • Skill level: beginner to intermediate. • Hear Baba Play Hear samples from Baba's albums using Real Player software.

Drums of Passion The World (Rykodisc/Mickey Hart Series), Babatunde Olatunji This is the second new recording by percussion master Babatunde Olatunji for Mickey Hart's series "The World." In contrast to the preceding DRUMS OF PASSION: THE BEAT, which featured a modern rock-guitar sound lent by Carlos Santana, THE INVOCATION features eleven percussionists and seven vocalists

Drums of Passion The World (Rykodisc/Mickey Hart Series), Babatunde Olatunji A return to the recording studio by Babatunde Olatunji, the Nigerian percussion virtuoso whose 1959 album, DRUMS OF PASSION, first opened American ears to the power and spirituality of Nigerian music. Originally released in 1986 as DANCE TO THE BEAT OF MY DRUM on the now-defunct Blue Heron label.

Videos

Les Merveilles D'Guinea--The Marvels of Guinea, West African Ballet Company
From the opening strains of the melodic balafon phrases, to the ebb and flow of voices calling and responding in the Mandinka language, Les Merveilles D'Afrique (The African Marvels) summon the spirit, the mind and the heart to listen attentively to the sounds of their new album, DIYA. Life is here and you can feel it. 

These traditional sounds are complimented by the call of the Djembe drum, the Djum-djum and the energy of something coming to a head. As you listen, you will understand that it's all about the dance and the dancer, the drum and the drummer, and their consummate communication. 

African Healing Dance
VHS
African Healing Dance, with lead dancer Wyoma and the dancers and drummers of the Damballa dance troupe, is a step-by-step dance course on healing traditions and spiritual movements that are special to the African dance heritage. An African proverb teaches, "If you can talk, you can sing, and if you can walk, you can dance." Thus African Healing Dance is suited for beginning to advanced dancers, students of dance, instructors, and choreographers studying and/or performing African dance. The instructional video and included manual provide an effective guide for a dance or exercise program at home or in a workshop setting.

Ipi Ntombi [CAST RECORDING]
I first seen this production and heard the sound track on Public Television...... It has a story line that is fantastic. The Dancing is excellent. THe Singers not only make you feel like you are there they bring out the feeling of each and every song.

This production is a must see. The music. is uplifting and true african tribal with a bit more upbeat.

 

Ipi Ntombi
VHS ~ Ipi Ntombi
Ipi Ntombi is a joyous, homegrown dance and music celebration of black South African culture. First performed in 1974, the production, with a phenomenally talented and energetic cast of 50, has delighted audiences all over the world. This video of a live performance doesn't flag for an instant. The dancers display the athletic stamina needed to run a marathon; the singers show the vocal and emotive power of grand opera. Ipi Ntombi might well be regarded as a national opera of South Africa.

Masters of African Mbira Ephat Mujuru, Dumisani Maraire

Mbira: Healing Music of Zimbabwe Erica Kundidzora Azim

African Mbira	Talking Mbira Stella Chiweshe
Listen to Samples 1. Dangurangu Listen Listen 2. Kutambarara Listen Listen 3. Chemutengure (Instrumental) Listen Listen 4. Chirombo/Mhondoro Listen Listen 5. La Tenda Listen Listen 6. Ndotamba Baba Listen   7. Mudzimu Listen   8. Ndo Wombera Listen   9. Ndo Wombera - Dumisani Maraire Listen

Ultimate Beginner: Have Fun Playing Hand Drums - Djembe-Style Drums, Step 1 VHS Tape;	Quick Guide to Djembe Drumming VHS Tape;

Listen to samples from this lesson.

All About Jembe with Kalani   ALL ABOUT JEMBE is a comprehensive study of one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world. Kalani shares his depth of knowledge of the Jembe from insightful “nuts & bolts” start-up tips to words of wisdom regarding performance and practice that come from his over 20 years as a professional musician, performer and educator. This lesson (course) is an essential guide for beginners, teachers and pros who wish to deepen their enjoyment of the jembe. This course includes: • History & Geography • Drum Anatomy • Setting Up • Tuning • Basic Techniques • Hand & Rhythm Exercises • A Basic Rhythm • Practice Tips • Head Replacement

What is Drum Therapy?
Check out these links for some informative academic, professional, and newspaper articles about drum therapy in a variety of settings. You'll quickly see the benefits!

• Drum therapy keeps patients on the (heart)beat
• Complementary Therapy for Addiction: 'Drumming Out Drugs'
• Drumming to the rhythms of life
• Composite effects of group drumming music therapy on modulation of euroendocrine-immune parameters in normal subjects
• African drumming and psychiatric rehabilitation
• Should Drums be Sold in Pharmacies?
• Fortune 500 Tunes Into Bang-the-Drum Therapy
• Drumming technique for assertiveness and anger management in the short-term psychiatric setting for adult and adolescent survivors of trauma
• Drumming and Improvisation with Adult Male Sexual Offenders
• A real `hands on' education
• Drums, Not Drugs
• Drumming on the Edge of Leadership: Hand Drumming and Leadership Skills for the New Millennium
• Drum Therapy: Excerpt from The Shamanic Drum by Michael Drake
   

Djembe 2 Djembe

Drum Gahu by David Locke

John Yost Teaches DVD Earthtribe Percussion, May 2003 I think you have perfected the DVD method of learning African music.

West African Rhythms for Drumset by Royal Hartigan -With Freeman Kwazdo Donkor and Abraham Adzenyah. Based on four Ghanaian rhythmic groups (Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu and Akom), this book and CD will provide drum set players with a 'new' vocabulary based on some of the oldest and most influential rhythms in the world.

Hip Grooves for Hand Drums by Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sansby, Alan L. Dworsky (Illustrator), MARC ANDERSON, Jay Kendell

Secrets of the Hand by Alan Dworsky,

CD’s/DVD'S

Vol. 1-African Percussions Djembe	Keepers of the Talking Drum Tama Walo
Roots!! African Drums Roots!! African Drums	Love Drum Talk Babatunde Olatunji
African Tribal Music & Dances Various Artists - International - Africa	African Drums & Afro-Carribean Grooves Various Artists - International - Africa, Various Artists - International - Caribbean & Cuba

The Healing Drum: African Ceremonial and Ritual Music Yaya Diallo	The Healing Power of the Drum by Robert Lawrence Friedman, Shi-Hong Loh
The Healing Drum: African Wisdom Teachings by Yaya Diallo, Mitch Hall (Contributor)	African Rhythm and African Sensibility by John Chernoff

Alakhawonmaly Alpha Oulare and Sugé - Alpha Oulare and Sugé perform outstanding West African percussion ensemble music on this new album, "Alakhawonmaly!!" ("God will help us!!).

Senegambigha - We Are Coming The African Trance Percussion Group, Senegambigha, presents us with yet another high-energy West African drumming album! The group consists of 6 artists

Drum Circle Spirit : Facilitating Human Potential through Rhythm Arthur Hull

How to Play Djembe (Book/CD set) by Alan L. Dworsky, Betsy Sansby, Alan Dworsky, Joh Camara

Remembering How to Drum: Djembe Technique DVD;

Music and Culture of West Africa: The Straus Expedition (CD-ROM) Gloria J. Gibson; CD-ROM

African Rhythm Audio CD

Beat It! - African Dances : (Group Percussion for Beginners) Glennie/Cameron

Air Mail Music: African Drums Audio CD

Roots!! African Drums Audio CD

Air Mail Music: Djembe and African Drums Audio CD

African Chants & Drums Audio CD

Percussions d'Afrique: African Drums Audio CD

Balafons & African Drums Audio CD;

Bakongo Drum & Dance Party drumming music for dancers

Drum Damba: Talking Drum Lessons (Performance in World Music Series, No 2) David Locke, Abubakari Lunna, Lawrence Aynesmith (Editor), Donna Paul (Photographer)

Music and Culture of West Africa: The Straus Expedition (CD-ROM) Gloria J. Gibson	Keur Moussa: Sacred Chant & African Rhythms from Senegal Audio CD; Recorded by Monks of Keur Moussa Abbey Senegal
The Healing Drum: African Ceremonial and Ritual Music Yaya Diallo; Audio CD	Roots Jam 2: African and Afro-Latin Drum Rhythms (with CD) Nowick Gray

Adorations to Ra and Hetheru: The Sounds of Ancient Egypt Then and Now Audio CD;

The Music of Islam, Volume 14: Mystic Music Through the Ages Audio CD

Glories of The Divine Mother: Songs to the Ancient EGyptian Goddess Net Audio CD

The Glorious Divine Light Of Ancient Egypt Audio CD

African Rhythm Audio CD

Beat It! - African Dances : (Group Percussion for Beginners) Glennie/Cameron

Air Mail Music: African Drums Audio CD

Roots!! African Drums Audio CD

Air Mail Music: Djembe and African Drums Audio CD

African Chants & Drums Audio CD

Percussions d'Afrique: African Drums Audio CD

Balafons & African Drums Audio CD;

Keur Moussa: Sacred Chant & African Rhythms from Senegal Audio CD

West African Rhythms for Drumset Royal Hartigan

Music and Culture of West Africa: The Straus Expedition (CD-ROM) Gloria J. Gibson

World Beat Rhythms: Beyond the Drum Circle - Africa : For Drummers, Percussionists and All Musicians Maria Martinez and Ed Roscetti

Adorations to Ra and Hetheru: The Sounds of Ancient Egypt Then and Now Audio CD;

The Music of Islam, Volume 14: Mystic Music Through the Ages Audio CD

Glories of The Divine Mother: Songs to the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Net Audio CD

The Glorious Divine Light Of Ancient Egypt Audio CD

Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba Audio CD;

Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum Audio CD;

Yoruba Drums from Benin, West Africa Audio CD;	Rhythms of Life, Songs of Wisdom: Akan Music From Ghana, West Africa Audio CD;
Traditional Songs & Dances from Africa: Ojah Audio CD;	Affaire d'Etat Audio CD;

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