Archive for Music
Keynote for AMTA Presentation: Drumming of the African Diaspora 101
This post links to a download of a presentation keynote, specifically on Colombian and Cuban drumming traditions.
Connecting with “Drum Wisdom” and “Drum Magic” – Part One
When we talk about “drum wisdom,” “drum magic,” or the “healing power of drumming,” what does that really mean? Here is part 1 of a series that explores what these terms mean.
Introduction to Darabouka III: Carolyn Koebel
The third video in a set of three.
Aesthetic Comparisons- Music and the Culinary Arts:
A brief pondering of the value one’s relationship with art, and of the value of “recipes.”
Drumming – The Challenge and the Gift
For the first time, music therapists have a resource that connects them to the rich musical heritage that has given us the most-used instrumental category in the field.
The gourd and its use in music
In our first submission to the MTD site video series, Kalani introduced the axatse (ah-hah’-tsay), a gourd shaker originating with the Ewe people of Ghana (click here to see that video.) There are many similar gourd shakers, as well as many other types of gourd shakers, scrapers, drums, and other instruments. Gourd instruments are often [...]
Video: Introduction to Darabuka #1
Here is the first in a video series of 3.
Video: Introduction to Conga Technique and Play
Video: Frame Drum Accompaniment Part III
Here is part 3 in the frame drum accompaniment series, with Carolyn Koebel.
Video: Frame Drum Accompaniment Part II
Here is Carolyn Koebel offering the second video in a series on frame drum accompaniment!
