I highly recommend spending a few minutes reading some of the posts at the Djembefola West African drumming forum.
There are hundreds of useful tips and interesting stories about everything related to West African drumming. I have learned things that have really helped me understand and appreciate the depth and richness of African drum and dance.
For example, one of the members gave this advise to a question of how to keep good timing while drumming for an African dance class, “I tell people to watch the dancers feet…the good dancers with good timing.”
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Hi, just arrived in CC from Australia. I have teached West African drumming and an enthusiast. Would love to know more about what is happening with the drumming culture here in NZ.
Regards,
Albert
Hi Albert,
Hope to see you this Tuesday Dec 15th for drum class.
Alternatively, email me and we can talk.
all the best,
Jeff
Hi Jeff, thanks for your kind words! Are you active on the forum?