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This is an amazing audio and notation encyclopedia of every djembe and dun dun part for 50 Rhythms!

All about my recordings and experience in Mali, West Africa

On my first trip to Mali my friend from Maui, Hawaii  and executive producer Paul Chandler introduced me to my new drum teachers Aruna Sidibe, Brulye and Siaka Doumbia who he had been working with on several projects and also been studying with them as well.

Aruna and Brulye in drum gear

I stayed in Mali almost three months studying with them, going to various playing events such as wedding celebrations, ceremonies, social [...]