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 NeeraRead more
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. Read more
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.
After a long break, we got the band back together so to speak, for some more hot Djembe ryhthms at Tribalism August 2011. Held in St Kilda at the Tongue and Groove, we were loud and kept the pace cranking. It was a big turn out and a fun night as usual.
My group and I performed Baga Ginea. The other students performed their songs, the African Dancing girls did their thing, Sackey had a solo dance off and Ouaga owned it at the end of the night. Read more
This is the Sunu Rhythm. It was an interesting one because it seems like a fairly easy tune to play, but once it gets going and the pace picks up it can be quite easy to fumble. Nevertheless we made it through to the end. As usual, it’s always heaps of fun playing live in concert. Read more
