THE techniques and repertoire of traditional African music are handed down by word of mouth. There are skilled musicians who make music their profession. However, participation in music is generally ...
Reviewed by Cecilia Durojaye in African music (Grahamstown, South Africa) 10 (3) 2017, pages 170-173 (ML5.A25 AFA). AFA copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. African Drumming: ...
Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...
Abasi "Manblack" Hanif is a teacher, artist, percussionist, and founder of ‘Livin The Rhythm' event. Hanif teamed up with chef and entrepreneur Rahein Jones. Jones' The New Vegan businesses acquired ...
They had to compete with graduations, the incipient Memorial Day weekend holiday, and a dreary morning, but a trio of drummers and dancers nonetheless drew a crowd. Christian Adeti, Maxwell Ayivi and ...
Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...