Shekere `s

[OLSONGO]

Thanks fellow members for the props.
As a percussionist and as a craftsman , always had this thing of wanting to learn how some instruments where made, So at times I make some or invent a new one. And I am also passing on the craft, have some people developing the skill and an eye for a good Shekere .
In the past i have made Chimes, woodblocks, metal blocks, cajones, Kalimbas wooden and metal keys, especialty sticks, an okonkolo, bamboo flutes, Udu drums.

Other recent shekeres photos



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[OLSONGO]

On the internet there is many of references to the colors and the deities, In some they mention Babalu Aye as being ,
purple, black and brown and others as the white and blue,

Who stands corrected ?

Paz
Olsongo

[Congadelica]

On the internet there is many of references to the colors and the deities, In some they mention Babalu Aye as being ,
purple, black and brown and others as the white and blue,

Who stands corrected ?

Paz
Olsongo

All of the above according to Mr Wikedpeediar
"Babalu Aye is traditionally pictured in blue, brown, red, white, purple, and is offered rice, wheat, corn, beans, chickpeas, garlic, onions, smoked fish and possum in divination rituals"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babalu_Aye

Your correctamundo mi hermano.

This is confusing . we need a specialist Santerian .

suave ???

[Congadelica]

Also the other 3 Shekere are beauties :p
you have some skill there Olsongo , Id love to own one ???

[zumbi]

love the oine in the middle of the three, baaaad, olsongo!
peace & blessings

[OLSONGO]

Thanks Marco and Zumbi, sorry but they are all gone ;

But there's in no problem I can duplicate one like it or custom make one.

Paz
Olsongo

[Congadelica]

Gracias Mi Hermano OLSONGO.

Aslo in this pic you can see the Conga with the mule I had to re fit . she is now quite getting to a place were the music is being released from her I have a mule with a good voice ???



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[Congadelica]

I love the Detail you have added to the neck . Chango will be awoken to the sound of this mama
Gracis

marco



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[stithra]

Im in the market for one of those Big ass Shekere...

I`ve ordered a really big fat ass....Not a big mama, but a Shekere! It`s the jumbo model from Meinl. Haven`t got it jet, but I`m looking forward to it!

BR,
Stian

[Congadelica]

I played solid for an hour today with 3/2 rumba bell clave with 4 pulse . This baby sound absolutly fabulous , Olsongo your a very good craftsman very well finished .

the dog left the room after 2mins tis strange as normally when I practice congas the dog lays out on the couch very chilled. Maybe the high pitch is too much for my pooch ???

Anyone else get one of these babies

Suave

Marco



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[OLSONGO]

Hermano, I'll keep on making them so that you may enjoy them. :laugh:

Paz
Olsongo

[Chupacabra]

That is a fine piece of kit, indeed! How's BabaluAye coming along?

[OLSONGO]

Its coming along beautifully , should be done shortly.

Paz Olsongo

[Chupacabra]

Now's the time to start some wrist and arm loosening execises, I think?

[OLSONGO]

Yes... you better because if you are soft this baby will surely kick your ass, just playing it without the beads it gave me a work out., It sure has some bass.

Paz
Olsongo