(last revision 2008 jan 16)
DJEMBE AND MANDE MUSIC
RESOURCES - REFERENCES - REVIEWS
This page is devoted primarily to the drumming, culture and other musical
traditions of the Mande peoples of West Africa. It will also include material
relating to the culture and music of other parts of Africa as well as information
concerning drum traditions in other parts of the world. It is a collaborative
project undertaken by Tom Daddesio,
Chris
Johansen, Doug Kane, Adam
Rugo, Johannes Schya, George
Sherouse and Michael Wall.
Note:
indicates a volume that is housed
on the present site.
indicates an external link.
Resources
Africa
Focus: Sights and Sounds of a Continent
Bibiafrica
CD
liner notes and ordering information: Bamakò Fòli: Jenbe
Music From Bamako (Mali) by Jakite, Dunbia, Kuyate, and Samake:
The
Cora Connection
Djembe:
Traditional Mande Rhythm" by Mamady Keita et al.
Dunun
Practice Patterns
Francophone
Music: The Griots Of West Africa
"Guide
to the jembe" by Eric Charry
Handing:
A Dundun Player�s Perspective
Internet
Resources for the Further Study of African Music and Culture
Mande
Balafon Tuning
Manding
Bibliography compiled by Rainer Polak
Kane
Mathis' kora webpage
Papa
Susso's homepage
References
Books and Magazines on Various Drum Topics
Brazilian Instructionals
Conga and Other - Instructional Books
Conga and Other - Instructional Cassettes and CDs
Conga and Other - Instructional Videotapes
Doumbek Instructionals
Hand Drumming Mailing Lists and Newsgroups
Instructional Books, Tapes, CDs, and Videos on Mande Style Drumming
Mande Rhythm Cross Reference
Mande Style Djembe/Dunun Performance CDs
Mande Style
Djembe/Dunun Performance Tapes
Mande Style Djembe/Dunun Performance Videocassettes
Resources For Rhythmic Experiences With Kids!
Shekere Instructionals
Reviews
Brazilian drumming
Caribbean drumming
Djembe/dunun drumming
Drum camps, institutes and trips
Favorites lists
General African music and culture
Jaliaya (griot music)
Baba Olatunji and friends
Sabar drumming and Mandinka tantango
World drumming
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