I must say that despite being a bit of a purist at times with my Djembe, I kind of like the festival series with the pretuned heads.... they are very light and...
Okay I just now got a djembe for the first time and I have SO MANY questions. I dont think there is anyone near me who teaches and anyway I probably couldnt...
Kalani, Another volley considering historic perspective, yet I certainly have not performed the research which you have and the "jembe" as we know it has the...
Hi Kevin! Thanks for responding! I was hoping someone from the troupe would be on the list. BTW, I think, perhaps because of the abundant media coverage that...
Many thanks. It was my hope to clarify what was seen as well as what was portrayed by the media on that day. It was a great event for a great cause. Kevin...
Interesting comments. I just dont believe that someone cant carve wood with stone tools just as well as with iron. Obsidian knives can be sharpened sharper...
Ray Ruhlen
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May 3, 2007 12:00 am
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Hi Kevin, Generous and well-chosen words. Your humanity should inspire us all. Chris www.ensemblebash.com www.foursight.biz www.brakedrumassembly.co.uk Skype:...
Well said! Many heartfelt blessings to all of you. May the song of your drums continue to bless many people. leyshya ******************* Kevin Shared:...
Drumming is a big fun subject. Drummers tend to make rhythm with anything anywhere so go at it in any and every way. Definitely find others to play with. There...
I agree that the outside of a drum could easily have been carved without iron tools, such as with flint or obsidian. The inside of a djembe seems more...
Ah, America - where you can pay in dollars what we here in England pay in pounds for exactly the same product . . . Here, factory-made, mass-produced Remos are...
Hi, If you are interested in music of Mali please check out my latest releases I made on my trips to Mali. They are very high quality. All of my portion of the...
Dear Friends-- Heart to Heart Cooperative, in collaboration with Living Rhythms Drumming School, will host three days of West African drumming workshops with...
... You're sooo right about this! Well, 90% right, you're comparing a classical concert with festive dance music. But true, the true imperialist can only exist...
hi ldhs - what a teacher will teach you are rhythms, patterns of notes that sound good. they may or may not be traditional. a teacher will also get you started...
A double post.... #1... Now that I think of it... the Remo Festivals might not be cheaper (or much cheaper) than some wood/ rope tuned drums that I have...
To follow up on Chris's post... Yes, that's a good point, the inside of wooden forms are possible to hollow out using fire. I have seen some very refined deep...
Chris, I now remember hearing that sometime in my life also. Heating rocks in a fire then transferring would also work. Sounds like a project to find a flint...
... wrote:"now, if it's traditional style playing you want to be real good at, you can pick up a lot of licks and stuff off cds of the masters like mamady...
Friends, World music is full of examples of instruments and their names migrating across ethnic, cultural and geographical borders. Islam has proven to be one...
Hi all, I've titled this "djembe gods" as a rough indication only - I'm interested in reading / hearing a bit more about the specific gods / goddesses? that...
Peace and Blessings Djembe-l group!! I would like to tell you about a new online resource for the dance and drum community called Rhythm N' Dance.com This...
Pascal, Thanks for the response!!! Actually, I wasn't referring to what you said. I was referring to those who may think negatively on what transpired. Since...
Hello All, Just a word of warning to fellow drummers out there in the community. Afrodesign Studios has repeatedly stolen my written content to fill his web...
Its time to register for the 8 drum and dance classes. Cost $30 for all eight. Drums not guns is on a matching grant and need your support. This will be a...
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