Five(ish) Minute Drum Lesson: African Drumming

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In this series, percussionist Farai Malianga talks about drums and their place in African history. For more on world music, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network


    • Mar 29, 2012 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    HD: Lesson 2: The Fanga (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2012 3:22


    Farai takes the bass, tone and slap from the first lesson and teaches the West African fanga rhythm. For more on world music, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

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    Lesson 2: The Fanga (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2012 3:22


    Farai takes the bass, tone and slap from the first lesson and teaches the West African fanga rhythm. For more on world music, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    africa lesson definition drum mali west african kennedy center cajon farai djembe artsedge fanga funga
    HD: Lesson 1: The Djembe (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2012 4:10


    Farai introduces you to the djembe and talks about its historical importance to the Mali Empire. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    africa lesson drum mali kennedy center high definition cajon farai djembe mali empire artsedge
    Lesson 1: The Djembe (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2012 4:10


    Farai introduces you to the djembe and talks about its historical importance to the Mali Empire. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    africa lesson definition drum mali kennedy center cajon farai djembe mali empire artsedge

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