Performances
Abli and Kofi Nortey In Performance
My team members from Ray Pereira African Drumming performing for my students at the End of Year Concert 2021. Abli who teaches drums and also
December 26, 2021
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Drums
African Drumming and African Drums
What is African Drumming? African drumming uses many different types of drums and techniques. One of the more popular African drumming styles in Melbourne uses
October 20, 2021
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Rhythms
History Of The Kpanlogo Dance and Rhythm – Part 2
In Part 2 Otu Lincoln continues to relate the stories that inspired him to create the Kpanlogo dance and rhythm.
October 10, 2021
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Performances
The History Of The Kpanlogo Dance and Rhythm Part 1
The Kpanlogo rhythm and dance is arguably the most popular and well known dance in Ghana. It is so popular that it has given its
September 27, 2021
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Performances
Jamming in Ghana
This is a video taken during one of my first trips to Ghana. I took a film crew with me and we made a documentary
September 16, 2021
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Performances
Afrolankan Drumming System – Ballarat Performance
In this performance, Kanchana plays the Kandyan Drum, also called the Gata Bera. I am playing a West African Djembe drum and drums from Ghana
September 3, 2021
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Rhythms
Three Conga Improvisation in 6/8 – Video
This video is an improvisation of a groove in 6/8 based on Cuban, African and Sri Lankan influences. I use three Conga Drums on this
September 1, 2021
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Rhythms
Rhythmic Cycles and Polyrhythms – Part 1 – Introduction
The rhythms we play in African Drum music are generally played over cycles that repeat over and over again. They have a starting point and
August 13, 2021
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Rhythms
Hearing the Downbeat or Pulse in a Rhythm Cycle
Hearing the downbeat or pulse in a rhythm cycle. What do I mean by the pulse? When most people clap along with a song, they
July 19, 2021
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Rhythms
My First Taste of Music in Ghana
My first taste of traditional African music in Ghana. I’ve been here for three days now. Trying to get my bearings, fighting off jet lag
June 15, 2021
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