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25.01.2022 Our very own Raymond Odai Laryea and Odai Laryea ripping it up in the US ...miss you guys!
23.01.2022 Still time to join us for Online drumming tonight https://bit.ly/2WLBFCX
23.01.2022 Fancy a non-stop hour of Djembe power this Saturday with Simon F? CHALLENGE yourself with Enduro Djembe Inters/ Adv for technique, ears and stamina! https://www.africandrumming.com.au//online-enduro-djembe-/
22.01.2022 We've been lucky to be able to connect with many of you at these strange times through the power of the djembe
21.01.2022 Shout out to our Ghanaian Brothers & Sisters today with this little freestyle Kpanlogo groove - Enjoy!
21.01.2022 Sometimes you just have to get innovative to get your drumming fix!
20.01.2022 There's not much we don't stock at African Drumming - great rates for world wide shipping too. https://www.africandrumming.com.au/shop/the-ad-shop/
19.01.2022 Simon takes on a one hour stamina / technique journey. Great fun and great for your playing
19.01.2022 We're kicking off our new ONLINE 6 week drumming cycle tonight. Classes for Beginners and Intermediates Cool new rhythms and arrangements, solo phrasing and awesome community vibes as always with Magic Mike at the helm. Tickets and schedule here: https://www.africandrumming.com.au//coommunity-class-tick/
18.01.2022 Big shout out to our drum carvers in Burkina Faso. We've been lucky enough to experience the artistry of their work for 25 years now, and we always find the magic in their shells.
17.01.2022 The transition to Online drumming classes has been a successful one after an initiation in Zoom, microphones, sound interfaces and working with all kinds of tech savvy and not so savvy peeps out there! Awesome for all of us that need to find that rhythmic balance in our lives, challenge the mind and ears and get those alpha state endorphins rushing through our systems. It's not the long term model but it's a wonderful temporary solution to the times we face ourselves with. Tonight we kick off a new 6 week cycle of drumming classes. New rhythms & new challenges but the same old exhilarating drumming buzz and connection that comes from making tribal music together. Lets keep the hands warm until we next meet face to face. Livin for the Rhythm!
16.01.2022 The Boys from Burkina Azza life on the streets of Ouaga
16.01.2022 Our friend Adama Koueta and Vieux Koeta jamming out at home
15.01.2022 The beautiful Mougnusi leading the sounds of Bobo .... RIP this wonderful Griot singer and dancer and member of the Rhythm Power teaching group from our Burkina tours
14.01.2022 DUN SALE - We are taking 20% off ALL Duns for two weeks: July 1-14. Big, small, hardwood, light weight, full sets or just ones off of any size - HUGE selction r...ight here. DISCOUNT CODE is "dundun". Layby options! Some of our duns are too big for standard post. If that's the case, we'll ask you to email us your postal address, and find the cheapest way to get them to your door. https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product-category/dunun/ See more
13.01.2022 Become a certified African Drumming Facilitator! New course starting in two weeks The drum is a powerful educational tool, with intrinsic wellness Benefits. It encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and is 100% inclusive for everyone Its applications are hugely diverse - Kinders, Schools, Youth Work, Mental Health and more.... Our Course applies traditional West African rhythms and instruments and is geared for a super-fast learning outcome. We provide ongoing support with guided curriculum, resources, and an awesome online Teachers Video Hub. Join our 2020 course and learn to instil happiness, inspire and motivate those around you straight away! See more
13.01.2022 Who's up for a hit out tomorrow at midday! Strap in for an hr of technique, stamina and solo immersion. https://www.africandrumming.com.au//online-enduro-djembe-/
13.01.2022 More golden music from our friends at Burkina Azza who will be joining us at Rhythm Power 20/21
12.01.2022 ...And our sale is now live! for the next 4 days we're offering 20% off our African hardwood djembes/ Plus: $10 shipping Australia wide Use coupon code: queenbd...ay at checkout to claim *Sale excludes second grade and Ghana series djembes https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product-category/djembes/ See more
11.01.2022 This clip reminds us of our last Rhythm Power tour visit to Ouagadougou. Music of the the Mossi peopleof Burkina Faso. Centrally located around the capital Ouagadougou the Mossi account for 40% of the population. Here the men dance Warba - a long time ago, the warba dance was reserved for a ritual of the same name which occurred only for enthronements and funerals. The bendre, a calabash drum covered with a sheep skin and struck with the hands, is traditionally used to play the lead. this drum has associations with the court of the naba, or mossi chief. and for announcing important messages. also traditionally accompanying the dance are lunga (talking drum similar to a tama, only bigger), dunun, kiema (iron bell) and wiga (flute).
11.01.2022 The Kilele Dance Africa crew getting deep bass with some pumping 12/8 Obonu rhythms during our last Rhythm Power tour. Come join the guys for more of this in Decemeber on Rhythm Power 20-21
11.01.2022 Looking forward to our ONLINE Professional Development sessions on August 22nd - DRUMMING FOR SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY AND MINDFULNESS. Drumming for Social Connect...ivity (10am - 12pm) (AEST) Drumming is a powerful vehicle for encouraging skill development around a range of social skills. Through engaging in a range of drumming games and facilitation techniques we will investigate how the drum can be utilised to teach valuable social skills such as cooperation and teamwork, effective communication, strong body language and positive interaction. Drumming for Mindfulness (1pm - 3pm) (AEST) Explore how rhythm can be utilised to facilitate the practice of mindfulness. Drumming is an excellent activity for relieving stress and focusing the mind. This session will include facilitation techniques and ideas for leading drumming sessions that calm and centre the mind. !!Don't forget to register!! Follow the link below and fill out the form at the bottom of the page! https://www.africandrumming.com.au//african-songsrhythms-a See more
11.01.2022 Join Simon & Mikey and Fire Up the hands tomorrow with Enduro Djembe >> Musical fitness for body and mind. Come and join us for a 60min non stop djembe ride ONLINE
11.01.2022 More fire from our Rhythm Power 20-21 teachers and friends at Burkina Azza
09.01.2022 Dance of the Strong Men from Guinea!
09.01.2022 Happy Friday Vibes- Baka music and dance from the Congo Basin comes to live with some modern instrumentation.
08.01.2022 With more time to practice at hom ethan ever, downloadable ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES are key. Check out our full range including portable USB's with loads of great intructional rhythms and exercises to improve your drumming. https://bit.ly/OnlineDrummingResources
07.01.2022 As you know Burkina is a tough place to live, but for the local Griot it has become almost impossible. Burkina AZZA " Leader Adama Kouéta from Zoura " have seen all their gigs dry up since the start of March ... gigs are the only source of income for them and their families. It's tough times to say the least and any support you can offer will go directly to them via this crowd funding initiative which i can vouch for. Many thanks, Simon and the Burkina Azza musicians
07.01.2022 Fascinating Griot choir archival footage
06.01.2022 Something for you to play along with this weekend Guys! ONLINE classes starting Tuesday. https://bit.ly/AfricanDrummingOnline
06.01.2022 Hi Drummers and Dancers. Its been a while since Ive been in touch and so much has changed so quickly. I have held off making a decision as long as possible but after much thought, Ive decided to postpone the upcoming Rhythm Power Tour. There are several factors that weighed heavily on this decision and they include: - The uncertainty of Covid in Ghana and the potential of a second wave and what that would mean for us as a tour group. I always ensure that the tour group is ...safe and feels comfortable, which will be difficult to do if there's issues with Covid. There is a risk that it would impact on the tour in a way that takes away from the freedom I want us all to enjoy. - Critical mass. We really need at least 15 participants for the tour to go ahead. We are currently at 10 and its likely some of the 10 will not feel comfortable going now. Whether we are going to pick up extra students in these uncertain times is impossible to say. My gut feel tells me its an uphill battle as I havent had any inquiries since early March when Covid started and I dont expect any soon. - International travel. Currently its impossible to fly into Ghana as their borders are not open and Visa offices are closed. When this will change is the great unknown. - Flight prices. My research tells me that prices may well spike to Africa once they resume, making it very expensive / price prohibitive to fly into Ghana. Sorry that its not going to happen this year, but my intention is to run Rhythm Power in 21/22 I will keep you all posted on future tour dates and plans as they come to life. Livin for the Rhythm Simon & The African Drumming Team See more
06.01.2022 We are thinking of you - our friends in Burkina
05.01.2022 In Anlo-Ewe cultural understanding, the technique of cross rhythm is a highly developed systematic interplay of varying rhythmic motions simulating the dynamics... of contrasting moments or emotional stress phenomena likely to occur in actual human existence. The training scheme of members of the African Music and Dance Ensemble takes this ancestral philosophy seriously. Here is recording of a typical rehearsal of Gahu. Gahu is a popular secular dance-drumming among the Anlo-Ewe people of southeastern Ghana. It originated among the Gun-Gbe people of Ketornu in Benin, West Africa. It was later introduced in southwestern Nigeria where Anlo-Ewe migrant fishermen adapted it from their Nigerian hosts. Whether in Benin, Nigeria or Ghana, Gahu is a popular communal entertainment performed whenever the community finds the excuse to celebrate life.
05.01.2022 Burkina Griot Heritage - superb slower paced melodies from our friends at @Burkina Azza live from Ouagadougou recently
04.01.2022 Join our next 6 week ONLINE community class cycle! Kicks off next Tuesday August 11th with Magic Mike at the helm. Beginner and intermediate classes available and all registrations must be made online. We can't wait to drum with you. https://www.africandrumming.com.au//coommunity-class-tic/
03.01.2022 Beautiful sounds and dance moves from The Ivory Coast, circe 1958. Fascinating mix of frame drums and marching band bass drums. (via twitter.com/dusttodigital)
