Chana West Africa is the source for many rhythms throughout the world. In this book ethnomusicologist and drumset artist Royal Hartigan with the help of Ghanaian Master Drummers Abraham Adzenyah and Freeman Donkor have adapted West African rhythms to the drumset. Concentrating on four rhythmic groups -Sikyi Adowa Gahy and Akom- each chapter introduces the traditional instruments and rhythms of each style. Each drum and bell pattern is then adapted to its appropiate voice on the drumset. This step-by-step organic approach allowas each drumset example to speak to you increasing your rhythmic understanding of West African drumming music and culture. Theaccompanying CD features a Ghanaian drumming ensemble as well as selected drumset adaptations.

Experiencing Music Expressing Culture-These captivating case studies include eyewitness accounts of performances interviews with performers and vivid illustrations. Each volume is packaged with a 70-minute CD that contains representative examples of the music discussed in the book.Ngoma is the hallmark of music in East Africa and a performance that incorporates drumming singing and dancing. Using several towns and villages as examples this case study discusses how Ngoma performances function as important means of mediating conflicts solidifying community and ethnicity and communicating traditional values and social histories.

All Creatures of Our God and King-(All Creatures of Our God and King). Now available for men's chorus this exciting work was recorded by First Call. Based on All Creatures of Our God and King and paired with a powerful African chorus features fiery syncopations opportunities for soloists and a full complement of percussion instruments. Awesome!

This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

This West African folksong is arranged as a call and response easily mastered by all choirs. Suggested African percussion is included and could be enhanced with body percussion and simple movements.

Originally for male voices this work for unaccompanied mixed voices is derived from an African initiation rite and is filled with an energy and rhythm that will be thrilling to your singers and audiences alike. Another great work in the Andre Thomas Choral Series.

Words by the International Students of Waldorf College Forest City IowaHere is a truly unique musical experience for singers of all ages. This call and response song features soloist choir and audience singing aboutunity peace and community in ten different languages! ?Sahayta? uses words and phrases from Arabic Hebrew Hindi Sanskrit Spanish English Filipino Swahili and other African tribal languages and is appropriatefor any age treble choir. This infectious world-beat dance unites musicians and audience in the spirit of love and brotherhood.

Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series this piece utilizes sounds from African folk songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection.

Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and hand-clapping as well asaccessibly enjoyable instrumental parts. Good easy band arrangements of authentic African melodies are somewhat rare considering the immense wealth of styles of music that infuse the continent. This new piece is sure to becomestandard literature for young bands. Perfect for multicultural events.

La Méduse est le nom de la déesse serpent nord-africaine qui vers 1400 avant JC fut le symbole de la sagesse féminine et du mystère féminin. Daprès la légende personne ne pouvait soulever son voile car quand on voyait ses yeux on entrevoyait sa propre mort...Le mystère et la fatalité sont musicalement décrits dans cette composition qui assimile des éléments de musique de film et de musique légère.

L?expression ?groove? est un terme générique souvent utilisé pour les nombreux styles rythmiques typiques de la musique afro-américaine. En fait presque n?importe quel rythme dansant est appelé groove - ceci s?étend au jazz un genre musical qui s?est développé d?éléments importés d?Afrique. African Groove fera « groover » votre public les fera claquer des doigts et même danser.

The African Worship Collection draws together for the first time a wealth of songs from the continent of Africa and the nation of South Africa in particular. This collection builds on the success of The Australian The British and The American Worship Collections all of which have quickly become favoured resources in worship groups across the world.We've included songs from churches across the continent includingVineyard South Africa and Rhema Church one of the largest churches in the world. You'll already be familiar with many of the names below - Janine Price Carol Mundy Steve and Velveta Thompson Malcolm Du Plessis - and we'redelighted to be able to introduce to you many other talented songwriters. Styles range from funky up-tempo praise to quiet melodic worship. There are also some traditional African songs with English translationsprovided.This is an essential collection for broadening the repertoire of the church worship group.