Africa

Figure de la nouvelle scène reggae ivoirienne sur les traces du maître Alpha Blondy, Tiken Jah Fakoly est aussi un des porte-parole de la jeune génération africaine. Incluses les chansons de son nouvel album `L'Africain` ainsi qu'un best of des albums `Coup de Gueule` et `Françafrique`

Experiencing Music Expressing Culture-This book introduces the musical traditions of West Africa and discusses the diversity motifs and structure of West African music within the larger patterns of the region's culture. Drawing upon the author's extensive fieldwork it explores how the music's complex rhythmic combinations in fast-paced patterns and quick tightly orchestrated movements influence how West Africans understand themselves and their culture.

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.

Drawing on the rich African musical tradition here is a collection of three captivating themes in a miniature suite format. Included is Jikel' Emaweni a South African Folk song in a moderate tempo the up tempo Zulu folksong Jabula Jesu and moving national anthem of South Africa N'kosi Sikelel' I Afrika. The percussion writing is exotic sounding but can be played using traditional instruments as well. A marvelous introduction tothe sounds of Africa for young players.

Volume 2 Intermediate-For solo Piano.From the influences of the Southern US and the Caribbean to the Igbo people of Africa this second volume truly represents the music of Africa and its Diaspora. This intermediate-level volume features more jazz and syncopated pieces that are both reflective and dance-like. Performance notes and composer biographies are also provided.

In this lesson Fernando Perez presents several tunes from West Africa. Directly learnt from African Jalis (Griots) these are traditional as well as original compositions specially arranged for Guitar. Imitating the sound of West African instruments such as Kora Ngoni or Balafon Perez demonstrates unique techniques on the Guitar in order to perform the grooves and melodies in a faithful way. All the tunes can be played on nylon or acoustic steel string Guitars. In this lesson you will learn: Understanding the sound and techniques of African instruments in order to apply them to the guitar. Different techniques imitating Korascale runs Balafon breaks etc. Several grooves from Mali Senegal Gambia. How to properly keep these grooves counting tapping and feeling. Kora picking style with thumb and index. Main scales used in West African music. How West African music connects with Blues styles. Combining West African styles with your own Blues licks. Explanations on how to further develop this music style. A West African repertoire full of variety. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split-screen. Titles include: The Mandinka Song Massina Madou Fatoudiob Sanu Mali Blues and Kulanjan. 107 minutesLevel 3Detailed tab/music PDF booklet on the DVD

Par LIEBMAN DAVID. For Bb soprano saxophone or clarinet and viola or Eb alto sax South Africa was originally written to feature the texture of the soprano saxophone with viola, the performance can be adapted to other instruments as indicated on the score or others within the written range. Although the piece is not specifically by African music, it is dedicated to Nelson Mandela upon his release from prison. The writing alternates between counter and synchronized lines - the same is true for other pairings such as dissonance/consonance, changing tempos and dynamics. The challenge is to get the piece to flow through these many shifts of texture. Towards the conclusion there is some space (optional) for improvising using the suggested written notes and intervals as the source material for both instruments. Medium advanced/ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano (Clarinette ou Violon) et Alto

African Dances is a continuous work for solo clarinet and wind ensemble consisting of five individual sections. The basis for the piece is the clarinet's construction from the wood of the African blackwood tree and its subsequent development into the instrument we know today. Each movement draws on different aspects of Pan-African music ranging from the styles and forms of the African choral tradition through to the complex cross-rhythms and patterns that characterise so much of the music of Africa.

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.