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MASTER DRUMMERS OF AFRICA VARIOUS CD

MASTER DRUMMERS OF AFRICA VARIOUS CD

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MASTER DRUMMERS OF AFRICA / VARIOUS

Title:

MASTER DRUMMERS OF AFRICA / VARIOUS

Genre:

POP / INT'L & WORLD MUSIC / AFRICAN POP & ROCK

SKU:

743037163125

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4 - 8 Business Days

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SKU/Barcode: 743037163125

Master Drummers of Africa: Kopano -- the title means 'unity' -- is a collection of works for drums out of South Africa. Thirteen out of the 16 tracks are the work of different groups of musicians from the Ipelegeng Arts Center in Soweto. Some of the pieces are for the drums alone, but a few feature singing, whistling, or occasionally another instrument. Despite being drum-dominated, the tracks offer a surprising amount of variety. 'Meropa de li Kota (Sticks and Drums)' starts with a cowbell tapping out a Morse-code beat. Various drums, rattles, and friction-makers are added, all in a bubbling staccato rhythm. The product is infectiously catchy. One track, 'Thulani (Quiet),' is just straight drumming with no bells or whistles (so to speak). It builds into a very fast, galloping rhythm without getting too loud and takes the listener on a wild ride through the night. 'Nzomba (Rain Dance)' has a very powerful bass drum that thumps out a beat that sounds a little like the theme from The Terminator. Truly, the ear does not tire. Most of the tracks were recorded in the studio and are of good sound quality. A couple were recorded in the field and their sound quality is noticeably, though not fatally, inferior. This disc is a must-have for percussionists and their fans, but really could be enjoyed by anyone who likes African music.

1. Wawa Nko Ipelegeng Ensemble
2. Djola Ipelegeng Advanced Group
3. Kopano Serankure Music Arts
4. Meropa Ipelegeng Experimental Group
5. Mthandazo Ipelegeng Ensemble
6. Tsie Serankure Music Arts
7. Malowe Ipelegeng Advanced Group
8. Dikosha Ipelegeng Experimental Group
9. Thulani Ipelegeng Ensemble
10. Mona Ipelegeng Experimental Group
11. Meropa Ya Ba Dimo Serankure Music Arts
12. Leato Ipelegeng Ensemble
13. Do It Ipelegeng Advanced Group
14. Imbizo Ipelegeng Ensemble
15. Nzomba Ipelegeng Advanced Group
16. Wawa Nko Childrens Dance/Imbizo Part Two Ipelegeng Ensemble
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