AFRIKUMBA Drum Warriors

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Comment by David D. Wright on June 8, 2008 at 9:34pm

Attention Percusssionist!!! I'm seeking two or more multi-percussionists to assist me realize the percussive orchestral vision, of my soon to be mounted Yoruba Dance Drama "Orunmila" being produced at the National Black Theatre in Harlem, NY. "Orunmila" opens July17, 2008 and runs until August 10, 2008. There is a considerable stipend awarded participants.
For further information contact me David D. Wright at OrishaTales5@aol.com.
Thank you

Comment by Shawncito on June 7, 2008 at 4:14pm

Comment by The Marriage of Ani & Igwe on May 31, 2008 at 3:05pm

Yes, I am also looking forward to this becoming be a great group. I don't think I've EVER seen an Afrocentric or all-Black online drummers' forum...ever! LoL. So let's be sure to keep this group going strong and consistent.

Feel free to begin new discussion threads.

Comment by Jamm Messenger Divine on May 30, 2008 at 10:35am

I am not too great with hand drums , but I play a mean drum kit .
I am also good friends with Leon Mobley , Najeta , both great Djembe drummers out here on the west coast, so I wont front about playing at there high level.
Stay connected .
Won Love

JMD

Comment by Africabeyondafrica on May 26, 2008 at 8:45pm

Thank you all for joining this group. I am looking forward to it growing to be the best group here. Spread the love and tell your friends about us.

Comment by Africabeyondafrica on May 26, 2008 at 8:43pm

To David Wright:

Contact me at drumghana@yahoo.com or check
http://africussioninternational.googlepages.com for my home number.

Comment by David D. Wright on May 25, 2008 at 12:12am

I'm the producing playwright of the Orisha Tales Repertory Radio Theatre Company in New York and in association with The National Black Theatre, producing my latest Yoruba Dance Drama Orunmila (The Adventures of the Father of Ifa Divination). I'm currently looking for drummers and multi-percussionsts to perfom in this landmark production. Please contact me at this site. The production is to be fully mounted in July. Rehearsals will start the second week in June.

Comment by Varnie N'jola Karmo on May 21, 2008 at 11:48am

Perhaps we could start with the main categories where drumming occurs in tradtional society (Initiations, Birth, Weddings, Funerals, Farming, etc). Then explore each of these areas when it comes to Drum/Dance across various regions in Africa. Compare and constrast the different regions, in order to develop a deeper persepective on the 'ties that bind'.

My knowledge base when it comes to drumming, centers around Manding, Poro Cluster, Kru Cluster.

What about everyone else?

Comment by Varnie N'jola Karmo on May 21, 2008 at 11:42am

Does anyone have any info regarding Manding(Bamana, Malinke) drumming traditions compared to other regions like those that fall into the Poro cluster (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast) , Kru Cluster or Akan/Baule regions?

Comment by asheba on May 16, 2008 at 11:46pm

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