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Tribalism African Drumming April 2012 – Adrian and Class perform Garenkéfoli

Well, I have to say that this was a hard one for me to get my head around. It was fairly complicated and didn’t quite fit into any standard rhythm that I’m used to. Having said that, come Tribalism, it all gelled together quite nicely and I didn’t stuff up as much as I was expecting I would. Ha! So enjoy the clip which was recorded by Neera Read more

Tribalism African Drumming February 2012

Tribalism African Drumming February 2012 – Adrian and Class perform Kassa

The first Tribalism started the year off with a bang. Students and people from all over Melbourne who were eager to hear West African Rhythms flocked to the Central Club Hotel in Richmond.

The lights went down and the show began. Check out two videos from the evening below. My class performs Kassa Rhythm and Ouga rip into an infectious groove in a way only they know how.
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Luke Million Arnold

Listening to: Luke Million – Arnold

Well, I finally made it back to the gym tonight for the first time in a long while. I like to think this song had something to do with that. Check out the video below. Read more

Tribalism December 2011 - Tewae Performs Madan

Adrian at Tribalism December 2011
Tewae Performs Madan

Friday 16th December marked the final Tribalism for 2011 and also my one year anniversary for performing at the event.As always the air was electric, the drums were thunderous and the people were left wanting more.

Behold as Tewae performs Madan! Read more

Immigrant Song – Trent Reznor & Karen O

Listening to: Immigrant Song by Trent Reznor & Karen O

Loving this cover by Trent Reznor and Karen O of the Led Zeppelin classic Immigrant Song. Trent Reznor and Karen O team up and provide a gritty interpretation of the song for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo movie. The visuals on the film clip are also amazing and suit the sonics perfectly. Check out the film clip below. Read more