Well-being Program

Immerse yourself in West African Music! This program focuses on establishing a mindful djembe practice. Suitable for those who have no experience through to intermediate players. Start by learning the basics then be guided through 8 beginner drumming videos and 3 Intermediate level videos, African Dance, Mindful Yoga and Breath Work. Download all your videos to watch again and again!

  • Basic sounds

    5m 38s

    Boubacar Gaye demonstrates correct technique and basic handing for playing djembe. Simple and easy to follow along if you have never played before or want to practice your technique.

  • Introduction to mindful djembe

    35m

    A mindful way to focus on the djembe sounds with simple notes and the basic rhythm Jensa. Featuring Magic Mike and Al. Filmed on Bunurong country in Australia.

  • Mindful breathing techniques

    5m 29s

    Fiona guides you through a beautiful breathing exercise.

  • Yankadi with Mikey

    40m

    The Yankadi is a rhythm and dance that is most often played at the time of a full moon. Young people from different villages gather and participate in the social event. The Macrou is usually played with the Yankadi at the same ceremony. This was filmed with Mikey, Anneke and Katrina on Bunurong L...

  • Soli Rapide

    33m

    The rhythm Soli accompanies the rituals of initiation for boys, as well as girls.

    Contrary to what one may observe in Conakry, in the countryside, one never hears the rhythm without the appropriate fundamental rituals.
    The rhythm still marks the transition to adulthood. The change of rhythm from...

  • Restorative breath exercises

    3m 35s

  • Baga Guinea with Davey

    13m

    “Baga Gine” literally means “Baga woman.” There is a story; a baga woman hears music. At first she didn't want to dance, but since the music was so good that she couldn't stand it any more and started to dance. This is a song in the Susu language. Filmed with Davey and Mikey on Bunurong Country.

  • Heart opening stretches

    2m 37s

    Fiona takes us through some gentle stretching, perfect for drummers!

  • Sinte handing technique

    12m

    This beautiful piece of music is from Guinea. Sinte is a rhythm played for celebrations by Nalu people, around the Boke-region in Guinea.

    Originally it’s played by very large krins.
    3 people play one big krin in unison.

    It was filmed on Bunurong Country in Australia.

  • Sinte with Mikey

    27m

    Jamming it out with Mikey, Davey and Al with Sinte. Sinte is a rhythm played for celebrations by Nalu people, around the Boke-region in Guinea. Originally it’s played by very large krins. 3 people play one big krin in unison. This was filmed on Bunurong land in Australia.

  • Conco dance with Appiah

    46m

    This traditional dance is taught slowly building to a high energy performance. Appiah demonstrates simple moves which allow you to dance freely and enjoy the beats. This was filmed with live drummers making the dance dynamic and exciting. Brought to you from Asanti Dance Theatre. This was filmed ...

  • Djole with Mikey

    16m

    Djole (Jo-lie) is a very famous rhythm and played all over West Africa.
    In the begining, it was a mask dance representing a woman.
    The mask was worn by a man who dressed as a woman.
    The rhythm was played square-shaped drum, siko.
    Djole always was a great village festivity, where several villages ...

  • Yoga Flow

    31m

    Beautiful mindful yoga flow with Fiona. Be guided through some beautiful stretches and finish with a peaceful meditation. Filmed on Bunurong country in Australia.

  • Hour of Power Djembe (Intermediates)

    54m

    This non stop drumming experience will test your stamina and challenge you to listen and watch for a full hour!

  • Liberté with Bouba

    49m

    Rhythm Created by: “Ballet Liberté”

    Group Origin: Conakry, Guinea

    The rhythm was created in the style of traditional Mande music.
    The rhythm is contemporary and is not considered to be an “ancient” traditional piece.
    The rhythm is divided into two segments: one in duple meter (transformed Tirib...

  • Kawa

    44m

    Filmed on Bunurong Country in Australia, this rhythm has multiple parts and lots of time to play along. Bouba takes us on a journey to learn all the different parts then combine them in a final performance. Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced level players.

  • Well-being Program

    16 videos

    Immerse yourself in West African Music! This program focuses on establishing a mindful djembe practice. Suitable for those who have no experience through to intermediate players. Start by learning the basics then be guided through 8 beginner drumming videos and 3 Intermediate level videos, Africa...