Description
West African Rhythms by Palms Down
The instruments: Ayanda Clarke – Djembe / Earl”Winter” Spencer – Dundun, Songba, Kinkini, Bell / Gregory Ince – Djembe, Balafon / Roderick Jackson – Djembe, Shekere / Sekou O’Uhuru – Djembe
CONTENTS:
| TITLE | TIME | Rhythm Descriptions by Ayanda Clarke | DEMO | |
| 1. | KouKou | 9:01 | Kou kou, from the Beyla region of Guinea, is danced for ceremonies and celebrations | [mp3j track=”http://www.asgardprod.com/MP3/jackson-westafrica-koukou-trk1.mp3″ title=””] |
| 2. | Lamban | 8:01 | Originally the music and dance of the Jaliyaa, the hereditary caste of musicians/oral historians. Lamban is now popularly performed at special occasions such as weddings and circumcisions in Guinea, Mali & Senegal | [mp3j track=”http://www.asgardprod.com/MP3/jackson-westafrica-lamban-trk2.mp3″ title=””] |
| 3. | Mandiani | 9:32 | In the Kayes region of Mali, Mandiani is performed after a harvest. Mandiani has become extremely popular in the U.S. | [mp3j track=”http://www.asgardprod.com/MP3/jackson-westafrica-mandiani-trk3.mp3″ title=””] |
| 4. | Sounou | 6:57 | This is a dance of celebration and rejoicing performed by men and women of the Karta region of Mali following a harvest | [mp3j track=”http://www.asgardprod.com/MP3/jackson-westafrica-sounou-trk4.mp3″ title=””] |
| 5. | Dundunba | 11:13 | “The dance of the strong men.” Among the Malinke of Guinea there are more than 20 different Doundounba rhythms. Each variation centers around the melodic conversation between the dundun, sangban, and kenkeni. Originally performed by wrestlers, Doundounba is currently performed by men and women and is regarded by many as the national rhythm and dance of Guinea | [mp3j track=”http://www.asgardprod.com/MP3/jackson-westafrica-dundunba-trk5.mp3″ title=””] |
West African Rhythms – Volume I
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