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African rhythms & beats : bringing African traditions to the classroom / Calla Isaak

Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...
The Washington Post

African Beats at the 9: 30 Club: A Change of Focus, Not of Vitality

When King Sunny Ade's African Beats ambled one by one onto the 9:30 club stage Friday night, it was no surprise that the first six musicians were percussionists, but it was a surprise that there was ...
The Nation Newspaper

Africa’s beats are owning the global music spotlight

Africa’s music scene is no longer just a regional sensation, it has become the pulse of global pop culture. As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the ...