Hand drum kit?

[Chupacabra]

of course due to the historical importance and influence of mande music and culture it is to be found among other people of the region who had contacts with mandes.
the mali, being historically the geographical center of the mande civilization and being the musical powerhouse that is is a mecca for music and musical instruments...

You hit it on the head right there, for sure! I could name off at least 10 groups or musicians from Mali off the top of my head who make absolutely AMAZING music!
And the history and culture really draws my attention as well.

[yalla]

Back to topic issue, check out some photo of my set here:
YALLA SET
Through the different pages, you can see main drum changes, I started with a Remo djembe, then changed to a brazilian timbau, then back to a djembe (a traditional from Mali).
The rest of the set remained the same: one dowels shell 10" snare, compact quinto, compact conga, kicktumba. All these drums are handmade upon my request by my good friend Fabrizio in Genova, Italy.
I play this set with hands, brushes, hotrods.
... pls let me know what ya think about it!

[No.2-1820]

those big set ups look interesting but I couldn't cope, I'd worry about the 'jack of all trades' syndrome. I look for inspiration to players that have mastered their instrument of choice, generally the conga, with some bongo thrown in. The people that tend to inspire me seem to have focused a lifetime on one instrument.

But we are all different, thankfully !

Barrie

[Grateful1]

I dig the look of your congas. Could you tell me about them wood, skin, brand, price maybe? Looks very authentic. Nice. I bet they sing?

[Grateful1]

that question was for you chup. thanks kindly

[Chupacabra]

I'll PM you...

... Well, maybe not... I just tried and the message just keeps getting sent back to me. Here's the message I tried to PM you:

Hi G1,
Thank you for your interest in the congas. I bought the shells and African cow hide from Drumskull Drums of California, and the hardware from Moperc Percussion of Quebec, Canada and put it all together myself. They are one-of-a-kind, indeed! As far as price goes, well, I never really added it up but I know it was not any less expensive than buying a set of similar congas off the shelf. Even if I could find a set like this anywhere. They have an earthy and rich tone, the slaps are solid and crisp and bass has a nice resonance when the drum is open at the base. The tumba has been giving me a bit of grief because I can't figure out what is causing the ringing noise but it does have a lot of potential once I get this figured out. I believe the wood is dugara, if I remember correctly.
I would post some video, but I don't think my playing is quite ready for prime-time viewing yet, if you know what I mean!



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