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Posted: **Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:35 pm**

BONGOS in YEMENI MUSIC - Demo by Isaac

This is my Youtube Video demonstrating
the Lahej Rhythm from Southern Yemen.
Laheji is a regional style in the same way you have
a different feel in say Matanzas vs Havana or Santiago.
There are a few ways to play it.
Typically it's 2 drummers or more, Oud/Vocals and Chorus,
with syncopated handclapping (like the Palmas in Flamenco).
It's party music for weddings & festivals all over Yemen.
I play this rhythm and other Yemeni styles with my Yemeni Ensemble in New York. We have some performances coming up
so if any of you are in town I can let you know the dates.
We'll be part of the Maqam Music Festival.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wNC03n2xmg

ISAAC

Posted: **Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:24 pm**

Very cool, Isaac. Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely hit that up on today's practice. Can see it applying to other musical grooves, too.

Posted: **Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:28 pm**

Isaac, that's a killer sound from those bongos! I go right past you several times a year on the NJ 'pike. If the timing is right I'd like to see you play. Its about time we met! Buck

Posted: **Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:52 pm**

No problem.... Your welcome anytime.

I'm close to exit 8 on the NJ Turnpike/Hightstown/Princeton Exit

let me know when you're driving up...

(609) 336-7422

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