Rasaki's Drums and the rich rhythms of Nigeria's Yorubá
Rasaki's Drums &...Nigeria's Yorubá-EDU
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Rhythm and drums for the Yorubá ethnic group of Nigeria are vitally important - for community life, for traditional religious practice, for cultural identity ... AND for entertainment. Rasaki Aladokun, former drummer with the group of King Sunny Adé ("King of Juju Music"), demonstrates the drums and explains how they are used. Yorubá culture has reached beyond West Africa and into the Americas (see candomblé, santería, etc.), adding relevance to Rasaki's charming explanations and skillful demonstrations.
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