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African Rhythm
and Sensibility by John Miller
Chernoff.
A masterpiece in analytical cultural exploration
What begins as a primer in African polyrhythm becomes a spiritual quest to
understand culture and humanity. Don't skip the endnotes in this impassioned examination
of musical tonality and rhythm. Forging a tentative balance between scholarship and
interpretation, Chernoff's book addresses the subconscious dynamics of culture, and
unwittingly explains "race" more convincingly than the agitprop self-promoters
whose explicit goal is to deconstruct the historical consciences of Africans and
Europeans.
All Hands on : An Introduction to West African Percussion Assembles
by Lynn Jessup
Drum Circle
Spirit 
Games, Exercises & Facilitation (Book & CD)
by Arthur Hull -
A reader from New York , November 27,
1998
unique! wise! not just about drumming!
In an engaging and readable style, Arthur Hull shares his practical wisdom for conducting
groups of improvising musicians in a variety of settings, from thousands in the park
festivals to dozens in the classroom or boardroom. This is a great and singular resource
for music teachers of any instrumental background, music therapists, and workshop
facilitators in personal growth or management training. He has succeeded in making the
intuitive choices of a master facilitator transparently available by telling humorous and
humble stories about his own life path conducting "Village Music Circles" around
the world. Foreword by Babtunde Olatunji. GET THIS BOOK!!!
The Drums of Vodou
(Performance in World Music Series, No 8)
by Lois Wilcken
The Drummer's Path
by Sule Greg Wilson
| In an engaging and anectodal style, Sule presents twelve principles of traditional performance (breath, posture, orchestration, dance), and traces the history of African American percussion. Chapters include "Health and the Drummer", "Women and Traditional Drumming". Introduction by Babatunde Olatunji. |
| Drum Gahu! :
A Systematic Method for an African Percussion Piece by David. Locke. For both the player and the scholar Drum Gahu is another marvel produced by the leader of Ewe drumming in this country, David Locke. Locke systematicly takes the reader through the patterns, playing techniques, and descriptions of each instrument; the bell, the rattle, kagan, kidi, sogo, and the master drum. In addition, he provides the reader with execises for the playing of these instruments. The text is easy to read, but the musical notation is a bit small. I highly recommend buying the Drum Gahu tapes that are available. The tapes are of Locke performing most of the musical examples in the book. It also has an excerpt of Gahu being performed in Africa; the real thing! I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about Ewe drumming, and to anyone interested in learning to play Gahu. |
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Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion
by Mickey Hart Read more about
this title...
Planet
Drum... : A Celebration of Percussion and Rhythm by Mickey Hart. Synopsis
Mickey Hart's dazzling companion to his bestselling Drumming at the Edge of Magic is a
captivating chronicle of our global fascination with drums and the primal rhythms and
spells of percussion, dramatically illustrated with 350 photographs and illustrations, 200
in full color.ra tour.
Spirit
into Sound: The Magic of Music by Mickey Hart
Published, October,1999
Reviews
Jerry Garcia
"Come walk with Mickey in Bakundan's garden. Learn the difference between noise
and music, and between music and magic."
Book Description
Thirty years ago Mickey Hart started researching and gathering information on music.
His studio walls eventually became covered by these powerful insights about music,
resembling a glowing anaconda that had coiled itself along the walls.
Mickey Hart, along with Fred Lieberman, shares these gems from the musical treasure chest the anaconda has guarded all these years. Hart also offers his own insights about the origin and power of music and the sacred ability of music to transform the human spirit.
"Music becomes the language of God in the Ears of the believer, a new language, a secret call." - Mickey Hart
The Healing
Drum : African Wisdom Teachings
by Yaya Diallo, Mitchell Hall
Percussion Discography Hardcover
(March 1990)
by Fernando A. Meza
The Soul of Mbira : Music and Traditions of the Shona People of Zimbabwe by Paul F. Berliner . 1993
by Layne Redmond
More information about Layne's writings, recordings, and videos
is available at her own web site.
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The Music of
Santeria: Traditional Rhythms of the Bata Drums
by John Amira, Steven Cornelius (Please note: this book out-of-print.
New edition arriving Sept '99)
Ancient Traditions
Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, Bali and India
by Matthew Montfort
West African Rhythms
for Drumset
by Royal Hartigan
Afro-Cuban Drumming:
A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional & Contemporary Styles
by Glen Caruba
Didgeridoo:
Ritual Origins and Playing Techniques
by Dirk Schellberg
Ifa Divination :
Communication Between Gods and Men in West Africa
by William Russell Bascom
Sixteen Cowries :
Yoruba Divination from Africa to the New World
by William Bascom
| Bascom's knowledge is inmense !!! The information he has learned from so many years of his Anthropological studies in Nigeria have proven to be an inmense source of knowledge and wisdom on the subject. Comparing this book to others written on the subject matter, there is no comparision ! All of Bascom's work is phenominal . --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title |
The Way of
the Orisa : Empowering Your Life Through the Ancient African Religion of Ifa
by Philip John Neimark
| A GREAT Intro to IFA Mr. Neimark has provided student's of IFA a great place to start. His book is both lucid & inviting. It opens the doorway to the mysteries of the Orisa & the beauty of the religion of IFA. It is a brilliant work that is perfect for someone that knows little about the religion. After being unable to find any material on anything other than Santeria, Mr. Neimark's book is refreshing & more than welcome. I think his writing style is excellent - clear & to the point. His book provides solid information from someone who has been there. Anyone that has ever wanted to explore IFA, look no further. This book is an open door in a religion where so many people pride themselves on withholding information. My thanks for Mr. Neimark for his wonderful & presentation. IFA is a truly beautiful religion & this is a truly wonderful book!!! A reader from New Jersey, USA ,
July 18, 1998 |
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