Drumming in Africa - Traditional Guinean Rhythms
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by steady freddy » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:50 pm
Meet Nana's husband Babou (on the right)! He is one #### of a muscled fisherman! He gave me a bracelet made out of Kari shells and it's for good luck he said. Because I was nice to his family was his reply when I wondered why he gave me a present. I must say I bought a lot of gateaux of Nana and did spoil his kids with chocolate cookies every day! 
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by steady freddy » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:53 pm
On my way for another 2 hour drumming session in Conakry!
6-8 hours of drumming every day!
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6-8 hours of drumming every day!
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by steady freddy » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:55 pm
Another older Bangoura brother performing with the Kora
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by steady freddy » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:01 pm
This was a great performance. Traditional Susu drums called Bote (Botay)! It sounds like a little low tuned bass drum and in his hand hanging of his index finger, the musician (on the left) holds a sort of long flat cowbell (they call it "kenken"), his thumb and remaining fingers have metal rings around them. He played awesome patterns the kenken in combination with his bote!
Triplets, rolls, rhythms and more, amazing stuff!
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Triplets, rolls, rhythms and more, amazing stuff!
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by steady freddy » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:04 pm
Last one for the day..it's late here. A 13 year old djembe player displaying some great chops. I even have a recording of an 11 year old performing... the younger you start the better!
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by steady freddy » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:35 pm
Hey drum bros,
here is a little movieclip I shot of Bangourake on the island of Roum in Guinea...Bangourake says hello. Soon I will upload a solo of his played in Guinea as well at a gig!
Peace,
Steady Freddy
here is a little movieclip I shot of Bangourake on the island of Roum in Guinea...Bangourake says hello. Soon I will upload a solo of his played in Guinea as well at a gig!
Peace,
Steady Freddy
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by Bataboom » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:20 am
steady freddy wrote:Hey drum bros,
here is a little movieclip I shot of Bangourake on the island of Roum in Guinea...Bangourake says hello. Soon I will upload a solo of his played in Guinea as well at a gig!
Peace,
Steady Freddy
Hey Freddy is this the same drummer in the white shirt, this drummer is from guinea as well they sure look very much alike.
Guinea drummer
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by steady freddy » Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:26 am
Hey Bataboom,
Yes that's him! I know of that video and that has been shot over 10 years ago as Bangourake told me (although they write that it is from 1997). And the other young drummer is Boca who is an absolute monster as well. Bangourake got the title "master drummer" only 18 months ago through initiation and ceremony in his village Bourramya-Koubya. He has been playing since the age of 5 and is in his 30's now. They are all amazing players.
Happy Drumming,
Steady Freddy
Yes that's him! I know of that video and that has been shot over 10 years ago as Bangourake told me (although they write that it is from 1997). And the other young drummer is Boca who is an absolute monster as well. Bangourake got the title "master drummer" only 18 months ago through initiation and ceremony in his village Bourramya-Koubya. He has been playing since the age of 5 and is in his 30's now. They are all amazing players.
Happy Drumming,
Steady Freddy
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by Bataboom » Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:44 am
Man cool , when I saw that clip I said woh ! that dude looks familure so I dug in my files and found him, they do an awsome village drum show in that clip I posted as well that other drummer is great too, heck even the young drummer is jammin!
I would love to see more from them I check the site I found them from often for updates but I dont see any from them. He was a monster on that djembe back then I would hate to see him in full action now refrase that I would love to see him now LOL
Matter of fact upload his gig hurry hurry !!
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I would love to see more from them I check the site I found them from often for updates but I dont see any from them. He was a monster on that djembe back then I would hate to see him in full action now refrase that I would love to see him now LOL
Matter of fact upload his gig hurry hurry !!
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by steady freddy » Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:19 am
Well here we go some more chops of Bangourake recorded in Guinea as well click here or if you missed the 1st one click here! Enjoy!
Happy Drumming,
Steady Freddy
Happy Drumming,
Steady Freddy
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by steady freddy » Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:50 am
Well Drum brothers,
Bangourake just released an instructional Djembe DVD shot in Guinea and it's called "Traditional Rhythms from Guinea vol1". I am proud to have produced this DVD with him and this man has such great knowledge to share!
Just to introduce this master drummer again:
Mohamed was born in Guinea, West Africa in a village called Bourramya-Koubya. This village is a few hours north of the capital, Conakry. Mohamed started to play at the age of 5 years old and has always been surrounded by music throughout his life. Mohamed was a member of the international acclaimed "Percussion de Guinee" and other National Ballet Ensembles based in Conakry.
He is described in Guinea as the man with “Hands of Fire”, “the Lion of Matam”, already regarded by many connoisseurs as one of the best amongst the Master Drummers of this world. His life totally dedicated to the music and his traditions, mesmerizing audiences with his out of this world skills, talent, power and virtuosity. Bangouraké is a true master through initiation and ability.
Have a look at this.
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Since Mohamed was born, he has been known as Bangouraké, which means "Bangoura Man". In guinea he is known by this name. Bangourake was born in a Griot family. It is Griot tradition to carry the African traditional culture through music and song and to tell and pass on the stories of Africa. Playing music, singing and dancing is part of Griot life. Bangourake is proud of his heritage and his responsibilities as a Griot. He hopes to carry his tradition and music through his life and share it with people all around the world.
The rhythms for Djembe that are on this wonderful DVD are Liberté, Moribayassa, Sinté, Sillamallon, Tiriba, Donsou and Guinea Fare. All parts are broken down by Bangouraké and played by him. In the next part he plays a "call" for every instrument to drop into the rhythm and you will see clearly how the rhythm builds up. It also includes a section for the aspiring drummer to learn the basic techniques for Djembe as taught in Guinea, West Africa. Enjoy the performance bit in where all the rhythms are being played in full Guinean speed with crazy solos.
See a sample below of Moribayassa.
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Check www.djembekan.net to get your hands on this gem! Available in NTSC and PAL!!!
Happy Drumming,
Steady Freddy
Bangourake just released an instructional Djembe DVD shot in Guinea and it's called "Traditional Rhythms from Guinea vol1". I am proud to have produced this DVD with him and this man has such great knowledge to share!
Just to introduce this master drummer again:
Mohamed was born in Guinea, West Africa in a village called Bourramya-Koubya. This village is a few hours north of the capital, Conakry. Mohamed started to play at the age of 5 years old and has always been surrounded by music throughout his life. Mohamed was a member of the international acclaimed "Percussion de Guinee" and other National Ballet Ensembles based in Conakry.
He is described in Guinea as the man with “Hands of Fire”, “the Lion of Matam”, already regarded by many connoisseurs as one of the best amongst the Master Drummers of this world. His life totally dedicated to the music and his traditions, mesmerizing audiences with his out of this world skills, talent, power and virtuosity. Bangouraké is a true master through initiation and ability.
Have a look at this.
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Since Mohamed was born, he has been known as Bangouraké, which means "Bangoura Man". In guinea he is known by this name. Bangourake was born in a Griot family. It is Griot tradition to carry the African traditional culture through music and song and to tell and pass on the stories of Africa. Playing music, singing and dancing is part of Griot life. Bangourake is proud of his heritage and his responsibilities as a Griot. He hopes to carry his tradition and music through his life and share it with people all around the world.
The rhythms for Djembe that are on this wonderful DVD are Liberté, Moribayassa, Sinté, Sillamallon, Tiriba, Donsou and Guinea Fare. All parts are broken down by Bangouraké and played by him. In the next part he plays a "call" for every instrument to drop into the rhythm and you will see clearly how the rhythm builds up. It also includes a section for the aspiring drummer to learn the basic techniques for Djembe as taught in Guinea, West Africa. Enjoy the performance bit in where all the rhythms are being played in full Guinean speed with crazy solos.
See a sample below of Moribayassa.
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Check www.djembekan.net to get your hands on this gem! Available in NTSC and PAL!!!
Happy Drumming,
Steady Freddy
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