Back to the Root - from America - Africa to AsiaIt is a delightful surprise to me when I found out about the passion of African culture, especially in drumming from many new friends in Taiwan, my birthplace, a place I am reconnecting at this stage of my life.
When people asked me what African drumming is about or if there is a general name for the drums that Africans play, what came to my mind is the spirit of drumming that leads to my awakening to everything.
I love to drum, JEBEBARA, as Bamana language would say, DJEMBE as the Westerns commonly used and introduced to people outsite of Africa. Jebebara means 'UNITY DRUM' which really summarizes many things to learn about playing 'African drums.'
I'd like to share with people what I know and learn. It is about learning, bridging and growing together.
There are some great resources as a start to learn about African Art and Culture. If you know of some good sites, share with us all!
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/africa/music.html
Rootsy Records - Go, Jeremy!
http://www.rootsyrecords.com/
in rhythm,
