Tag: djundjun
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The Importance of the dunun
With my new sound room in the condo we’re renting, I’ve been able to delve deeper into formal dunun studies and West African music, and I’m truly appreciative of this renewed focus. As I’ve been playing the dunun more often, I’ve taken the time to revisit the individual playing styles, approaching each part one at… Read More »
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67 Ballet Style Dunun Patterns
67 Ballet Style 3 Dunun Rhythm Patterns Here is my latest gift to YOU! *(this is a 10 minute demo, longer lesson will be posted here the week of July 17 2017 in the lessons section))! 67 ballet style *(non-traditional but based off of) 3 drum dunun arrangements . Generally speaking, “Ballet style” is when… Read More »
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Kuku djembe solo techniques part one
This is part one of the Kuku solo techniques shown here with the small ensemble with Wade Peterson on ballet style dununs (aka “djundjun” or “dundun”) , Ben Isaacs on support djembe and MIchael Pluznick on lead or solo djembe. Read More »
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Barabajaba: Soko La Bata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGWa3bp4yGc “Soko La Bata” is a west african djembe drum and dance world music and world fusion musical and drum piece featuring afro cuban bata and santos (santeria/Orisha) chants by both Pedro De Jesus and Jesse Seymour to Yemaya godess of the Ocean. We combine traditional bata drums with west african djembe and dununs as… Read More »
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What is traditional drumming about?
Traditional drumming part one West Africa What is traditional drumming? Traditional African drumming usually refers to drumming that has been handed down from generation to generation and comes from a time long ago. Traditional drumming is organized and systematized drumming or drumming that is part of a musical piece or composition that is used for… Read More »