This is just the beginning
I'll keep adding music and rhythms to this site as I have time. My dream is to build a resource that is educational, respectful, and easy to use for everyone. Changes I've changed the organization of the site a lot, and hopefully this will be faster, easier, and more informative... But who knows. If you hate it, feel free to send me an E-mail about it. Happy E-mails are also accepted. All the rhythms are listed on the right, so just click around on the navigation bar, and you should never have to come back this page. If you're new to all this, you might want to follow the link at the top of each section. There you'll find a page of how to read all the notes. Drumming @ Living Arts with Michael Back The djembe rhythms and recordings are from a class being taught here in Tulsa at Living Arts every Wednesday night at 7:30. The class is led by Mike, whose voice you will hear often. There are so many good things that I can say about the wonderful people who come out and play African drums every week. I could easily spend hours expressing my gratitude and never get around to the intent of this website. Suffice to say, I am forever indebted to all those who carry on the drumming tradition and spread the music with kindness and openness. And I must give credit to the man who helped spread these rhythms in America, Babatunde Olatunji. The Bucket Brigade with Jeffro Porter The body percussion and bucket rhythms/recordings are from a band of rugged and diverse musicians, led by Jeff Porter, known as the Bucket Brigade. Good times. Here you will find Links to Other Interesting Stuff Dianna Burrup has provided a link from her website over here. Thanks for hooking me up, Di! Her site, www.universalsandbox.com , is a great portal for some groovy Tulsa happenings. |