I thought this was really neat because it also had the Djembe drumming. The definition that I got from wikipedia of a Djembe drum is that it "is a skin-covered hand drum shaped like a large goblet and meant to be played with bare hands. According to the Bamana people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying "Anke dje, anke be" which literally translates to "everyone gather together" and defines the drum's purpose." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djembe).
I also found another really neat video that explains a few of the instruments we talked about in a little more detail. I know this video is long, but I thought it was interesting. This guy talks about a few instruments, and then he plays a song on the kora, and it sounds really cool.
One last awesome video that I found was of the FIFA World Cup 2010 theme song. For more information about this, click this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listen_Up!_The_Official_2010_FIFA_World_Cup_Album. And here is the video.
To: Dr. Vaneman; Baleen is what whales use to filter out small animals and such when they are trying to eat. :)
Thanks, Emma--these are great. I love the fellow explaining the instruments--it's always fun when I get to learn something, too! I also appreciate that you looked up "djembe," told us about it, and cited your source. Good work.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'll pass on the info on baleen to the other Dr. V!
Typically I comment addressing things in the same order as the blog, but NO!
ReplyDeletea] The FIFA World Cup song was the anthem of my "Kentucky Family" this summer on our mission trip. LOVE that song. Thank you for making my heart smile. Btw, we choreographed a fist pumping dance to it that we could perform as we toured Southeast Kentucky in a white 15-passenger van.
b]Emma, you & I are going to start an African dance team here at Converse. I'll throw you just like they do at the beginning. We got this- this is happening. :D I am thoroughly entertained.
-maggie.
I'm really happy you put up that first video of the choreographed dancing. While I don't think the music needed dancing to enhance the validity, it was great to watch. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDancing: It seems no matter the African culture to which I'm exposed, dancing is a part of it. It comes off as something in their blood and boy are they good at it. I wonder how long it took them to put it together and if it represents anything? It's always fun to watch, regardless.
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