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Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...

African drumming is one of those activities that I never thought would be meaningful for me. I have no sense of rhythm, I can’t hold a beat and the concept of banging on a piece of skin stretched over ...

Abasi "Manblack" Hanif is a teacher, artist, percussionist, and founder of ‘Livin The Rhythm' event. Hanif teamed up with chef and entrepreneur Rahein Jones. Jones' The New Vegan businesses acquired ...

OSSINING A big round of applause concluded a weeklong summer camp, during which children learned West African dancing and drumming from an expert in the field. About 20 children from second to fifth ...

TORRINGTON — Effie Mwando was speaking to more than a dozen people on a recent Thursday night session of African drumming at Howard’s Bookstore. “Just feel it,” she said. “Rub your hands over it, ...

Kamiruri Kelly has been practicing African drumming from an early age, but it became an important part of his healing after a random act of violence left him paralyzed when he was 16. His mother had ...

Rico arrived with a vibrant collection of African drums and percussion instruments, introducing each resident to the rhythm and feel of the drums. After some one-on-one practice, Rico brought everyone ...