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"Rise Up" by Barabajaba.

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

Respect in the drum and dance community

We all go through changes in life. Learning to play drums and learning to dance can be a humbling experience. We have to surrender, we have to be open up. Often we are in awe of our teachers and we are vulnerable. Maybe we feel culturaley responsible for another cultures hardships. Maybe there is a deep seated sense of guilt. It happens and it is natural.

Please do not let yourself be taken [...]

“how to play djembe” Djembe class: Guinee Drum Class in Bangkok: Kuku SLOW!

In this “how to play djembe” class MIchael Pluznick shows djembe and dunun drum techniques and styles. The name of this piece is “kuku” from Guinea (guinee) West Africa. Class was filmed in Bangkok, Thailand at rumpuree dance and drum school in Amarin Plaza. Michael Pluznick has been studying, performing and recording for over 30 years and performed with master drummer Bolokada Conde (les Percussions Du Guinea).