Korean drums ….. Samulnori is a traditional percussion music which originates in Korea. Nori means ‘to play’ sa means ‘four’ and mul meaning ‘objects’. I believe it was a music that celebrated a good harvest amongst farmers in rural villages. [click to continue...]
The making of Mandinka drums (The Gambia) ♥ During my visit with the Mandinka people of The Gambia, I was very fortunate to see the complete process of making a drum, from the choosing of the wood to the finished article.
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People photos …. Instrument pictures …. Village pictures
21st March 2003-09-01 Listen to MP3 in Kiswahili below. You can also read Seth’s translated speech which explains from an indigenous perspective the depth of what the drum represents in African culture. [click to continue...]
Seth Gidiony Ngoma talk [26:08m]: { 0 comments }
