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!
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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.
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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...
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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... -
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ... -
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!
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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...
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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...