09/06/2010 - 21:25
Tags: Djembe, mali weave
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Matt demonstrates the Mali weave on a djembe drum.
On my search for another djembe, I was in Hartebeespoort. The first few djembes did not sound great as they were not tuned. I played a couple till I saw one that I thought would be the right one. In the next video you see the djembe I eventually purchased and am very happy with.
This is the video I use in my workshops to show kids my time in Senegal in February 2009. It has a lot of footage left out due to time constraints. I hope it shows a bit of my time there and the incredible experience. Not being allowed to film Mamady Keita teaching or performing, [...]
For the Inspire-works facilitator training day, I was given an opportunity (albeit with very little time) to demonstrate a piece and teach it to the guys. I chose Balakulandjan.
Matt Hains on djembe and Sarjo Cissokoh on the kora. As part of a two-week workshop with Mamady Keita in Senegal, the group also spent a few days on Carabane island. This is a spontaneous jam session recorded by Matt and used with permission.
