September 2008
Hawaiian instruments Check out some of the traditional instruments that we used on Mark Riley’s recordings.
This is a pahu drum used in hula. They play it with their fingers or hands or both. It is made from the bottom of a coconut tree or breadfruit wood. The top is made of shark skin.
You can listen to sound bites here.
Ipu Heke [0:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Pu'ili: Play Now | Play in Popup Uli'uli: Play Now | Play in Popup Ili'ili: Play Now | Play in Popup{ 0 comments }
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In 2005, Martin and Rebekah Neil were recording in a rural community in Tanzania. Now, “Sing to the Well” brings the people’s story home to you. The CD & extra DVD present a musical glimpse of the sounds, songs and rhythms of a beautiful people, the Wagogo. The harsh realities of their lives do not stifle them; they retain their creative passion to sing, dance and give thanks to God.
Be transported into the heart of the Wagogo community and experience for yourself the atmosphere and spirit of hope.
Best of all, as you enjoy the music and the story, you will be directly supporting the construction of wells in the village and a medical unit, as all monies go back to the village. [click to continue...]
Umoja drum group [2:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Zeze duo [4:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Church choir singing "We thank the Lord" [3:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup{ 0 comments }
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I have really enjoyed learning Tahitian log drumming from a master player in Kauai. Tepairu Manea also makes Polynesian instruments, you can check out his stuff here. On Mark Rileys new recording we used a To’ere playing a traditional Tahitian rhythm as a foundation for one of the new songs. [click to continue...]
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