The Drummer's Path

Moving the Spirit with Ritual and Traditional Drumming

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Pages: 160
Book Size: 6 x 9
ISBN-13: 9780892813599
Imprint: Destiny Books
On Sale Date: June 1, 1992
Format: Paperback Book

Drummer, dancer, and folklorist Sule Greg Wilson introduces the principles behind African and Diaspora music, including breath, posture, and orchestration.

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Drummer, dancer, and folklorist Sule Greg Wilson introduces the principles behind African and Diaspora music, including breath, posture, and orchestration.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface: The Call
Introduction. Why and How: An Autobiographical Sketch
1. Rhythms and Self-Identity
2. Hand Drums and the U.S. Sound: Historical Points
3. The Principles
4. Health and the Drummer
5. Women and Traditional Drumming
Afterword
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index

Author Bio

Drummer, dancer, folklorist, and researcher, Sule Greg Wilson studied drumming under Baba Ngoma as well as the premier students of Baba Ishangi, Ladji Camara, and Chief Bey and performed with many of the finest artists and groups in the field, including Babatunde Olatunji, the International Afrikan-American Ballet, Africa in Motion Dance Theater, and the Bennu Ausar Aurkestra. He also produced the CD and audiocassette The Drummer’s Path.

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