Traditional African Rhythms

I am adding a little music to the mix; after all music is central to the life of many Africans.  It is  very much part of my experience in Africa whether I am walking in the bush with Samburu tribesmen who spontaneously start singing while walking, watching the Dama Dance in Dogon country, sitting in a bar in Bamako, or just lounging in my apartment in New York listening to an amazing selection of African music put together by a passionate collector of hundreds of African songs. In the spirit of my previous post which speaks of a Dogon traditional performance I am posting traditional African Rhythms from Camaroon. Drums or calabashes, as in the video below, as well as rattles, and xylophones are some of the main instruments. Repetitiveness is definitely a striking aspect of this music which puts one in almost trance like state.

Stay tuned for regular weekly music postings. If you have additional suggestions, they are welcome!