Category: Blog
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How to allow drumming to be spiritual practice
The first step in making drumming a spiritual practice is realizing we are not making anything or forcing anything. We Read More »
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My trip to Cuba in 1985
In 1985 my friend Jerry had found out about a special artists cultural tour expedition to a jazz fest in Read More »
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Studying Drumming In Mali Part #2
Part #2 An excerpt from my upcoming book When I was living and studying in Mali I would call a Read More »
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Drumming with others is like being on a team
“There is no I in team”. Although this is a bit of an over used expression, I still love it. Read More »
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The 4 Types of Djembe Solos
The djembe solo in the west and in the east. 4 types of djembe solos. In West African djembe music Read More »
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The yin and yang of call and response
The yin and yang of call and response. What does call and response really mean? If we look a West Read More »
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Learning how to stay in time, practice tips for beginners Part 1
A lot of people ask me how to improve their rhythm when they are drumming or learning to drum. Everyone Read More »
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My First Trip To Mali Part #1
My first trip to Mali West Africa happened as a fast last minute decision. I had a good friend living Read More »
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Groove and the pocket. The power of simplicity.
Groove and the pocket. The power of simplicity. When you are playing traditional style drumming, especially West African djembe based Read More »
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What About The Dunun (AKA Djun Djun, Duns and Dounoun)
What about the Dunun? I would like to open up a discussion on a trend I have been seeing in Read More »
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Dispelling The Myth Of Talent
Dispelling the myth of talent. More often then not, something we see someone doing looks easier than it is or Read More »
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Drumming Is A Shared Experience
When you are drumming there are ways to play besides holding parts. But in a jam, dance class and even Read More »