Learn more about this whole drum thang…..
- For info on a great study tour to Guinea, West Africa with M’Bemba Bangoura and to be hooked up with one of the most gifted teachers, performers, players and dancers that I have ever met, check out Michael Markus’ site at http://www.wuladrum.com/
- Jeni Swerdlow a percussionist, facilitator, educator, member of Holy Goat Ensemble and art therapist is focused on empowering communities through rhythm and play – check her out at www.drummm.com
- For information on the djembe drum and the culture from which is comes, go to http://www.wesleyan.edu/~echarry/jembearticle/article.html
- For a massive amount of information on various subjects related to the djembe drum go to http://www.drums.org/djembefaq/index.htm; this is the FAQ for the DJEMBE-L listserv
- If you’d like to learn a lot of cool info about Guinea, including how to speak Malinke and Susu, check out the Friends of Guinea site.
- Mahiri Fadjimba-Keita is Mamady Keita’s son in the U.S.; he is most of the reason that folks in the U.S. know about Mamady Keita. I trained with him in preparation for my Tam Tam Mandingue certificate exam – he is an amazing teacher and spirit! You can reach him by through his drum and dance company Farafina Kan.
Get more drums (always good to have more than 1!)
- For the best djembe’s on the planet – you want a WULA djembe! If you are on the east coast, go to Michael Markus; if you are in the midwest, go to Taylor (ie, ME!) and if you are on the west coast, go to Drumskulls or Motherland Music
- For traditional handmade Native American drums and supplies, including round drums made with natural skins, drum frames, stands, sticks, rattles, and elk, buffalo, moose, or horse hides, go to Tachini Drums, 100% owned and operated by Salish people of the Flathead Reservation, at www.tachinidrums.com email: info@tachinidrums.com phone: 406-830-0808
Miscellaneous Links
- For a multitude of Dance classes in the Oak Park area, just west of Chicago, check out Pineapple Studios
- The Holygoat.com site and Drum Store were originally setup by Derek Frederickson from Twisted Media. Derek also runs a production music library (music that you can license and use in your film, video, website etc.), Twistedtracks.com, which includes some music written by Taylor. Check it out!
- For information on Chicago’s Rhythm Revolution, directed by John Yost go to http://www.drummingcircle.com
- Freddie and Elsbeth at TantraNova in Chicago & Around the World offer workshops and private programs, which are designed for couples and singles of any sexual orientation, you will be shown how to expand joy, pleasure, and creativity in your life and your relationship. Visit their website here!