OLORUNJEDALO CONCEPT PRESENT'S DJEMBE JAM SESSION 1.0

Djembe Jam session 1.0 is a drum workshop and jam session with the aim of creating a platform where all Djembefola's (Djembe players)  can come together to share their knowledge about Djembe drum.  This is also to create a large community of Djembefola's (Djembe players)  in Lagos state and in Nigeria as a whole with other Djembefola's across Africa as far as African Music is concern....

The Djembe

The djembe (pronounced JEM-bay) is one of the most versatile and widespread percussion instruments on the planet. Its huge popularity is down to the fact that it can create an unusually wide range of pitches, namely the bass (low), tone (medium) and slap (high). These sounds are created by striking different areas of the djembe skin with the hands.

Its Origins

The djembe drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinke tribe in what is now Mali, in West Africa. It has been played by West Africans for generations forming an integral part of ritualistic life in Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other neighbouring West African countries.

Cultural context

The djembe has been an integral part of spiritual and ritualistic life in West Africa for many generations. It was traditionally only played by griots, well respected high-class court musicians, who used it for story-telling: passing on important historical, religious and cultural information to future generations. Griots were, and still are, respected as not just incredible musicians, but men of great knowledge, possessing centuries of wisdom passed down to them through their direct ancestors.

The drum is inextricably linked with singing and dancing, and any aspiring djembefola (djembe player) must also learn the accompanying songs and dance moves to the rhythms they perform. Various dances have different symbolic meanings, and are performed at important events such as festivals calling for rain or a good harvest, or at ceremonies like births, weddings and funerals.

Date :22-23 of February 2018.
Time :9am-4pm
Venue : Ameckor's Dream Orchard 104, St finbers Road,  Cms Bus stop.

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