Humans, be glad that people are still playin hand drums, techno has taken over the music industry. The Djembe is dying in the city, the children r not signin up for lessons. so stop hatin on this video and enjoy the spirit in which they are playing
I'm sat with my friend Sean & he thinks this is great, genuinely "Quarter the speed than normal" thats all.Listening closely'oh yeah'. But come come on guys its nice to hear this jammin even if it is in a classic middle class back drop, they may be breakin out!!Good on ye
American Kuku? There is no Kuku other than the the one that comes from West Africa! This rhythm has no resemblance to Kuku in meter, composer, or technique. You would not pick up a saxophone and start blowing on it at will and call what you are playing Mozart! The same goes for the music of West Africa. This is music deeply rooted in peoples cultures and it needs to be respected!!!! The world is not your hippy drum circle.
Traditionally Kuku was only played on Djembe. Mamady teaches Kuku that is different from the original (i.e. uses dunun and incorporates third and fourth accompaniments that are not traditional). So, it seems there are ways to play Kuku that differ from tradition.
The rhythm in this video does resemble kuku. 1) Two of the accompaniment djembe are from the traditional version. 3) The two accompaniments I speak of are composed correctly 2) as far as tones and slaps, the technique is proper--although at the beginner level. 3) The meter can be slow or fast.
For instance, in Beyla Africa, the rhythm is played very fast; however, in Odjene Africa, it is rather slow.
The drummers in this video are obviously incorporating parts of kuku and improvising the rest. The poster shows respect by recognizing kuku as the influence and calling what it is—a drum jam. They don't say, "Traditional kuku" in the title.
Hekua, you assume these guys don't respect people's culture. That's not right. You should chill-out and quit being so negative.
Very enjoyable, I drummed along with your music. Very nice.
maesydaesy 7 months ago
Humans, be glad that people are still playin hand drums, techno has taken over the music industry. The Djembe is dying in the city, the children r not signin up for lessons. so stop hatin on this video and enjoy the spirit in which they are playing
thunderofbakari 2 years ago
I'm sat with my friend Sean & he thinks this is great, genuinely "Quarter the speed than normal" thats all.Listening closely'oh yeah'. But come come on guys its nice to hear this jammin even if it is in a classic middle class back drop, they may be breakin out!!Good on ye
seanshine69 2 years ago
THe duns need to be louder can hardly hear them over the 3 djembes
need2domyhomework 2 years ago
Um I am confused this rhythm is nothing like Kuku...I have danced and played Kuku before and never once have I heard it played like that.
Tchamberlainlang 3 years ago
I agree, I also play Kuku and this sounds nothing like it... it's actually a bit like another song called Dansa :S
TorchyJ 2 years ago
American Kuku? There is no Kuku other than the the one that comes from West Africa! This rhythm has no resemblance to Kuku in meter, composer, or technique. You would not pick up a saxophone and start blowing on it at will and call what you are playing Mozart! The same goes for the music of West Africa. This is music deeply rooted in peoples cultures and it needs to be respected!!!! The world is not your hippy drum circle.
hekua 3 years ago
You are not correct.
Traditionally Kuku was only played on Djembe. Mamady teaches Kuku that is different from the original (i.e. uses dunun and incorporates third and fourth accompaniments that are not traditional). So, it seems there are ways to play Kuku that differ from tradition.
whatdafucker 3 years ago
The rhythm in this video does resemble kuku. 1) Two of the accompaniment djembe are from the traditional version. 3) The two accompaniments I speak of are composed correctly 2) as far as tones and slaps, the technique is proper--although at the beginner level. 3) The meter can be slow or fast.
For instance, in Beyla Africa, the rhythm is played very fast; however, in Odjene Africa, it is rather slow.
whatdafucker 3 years ago
yeh i think its right too...well thats how myself and ODT play it! :P
buffyXXangelus 2 years ago
The drummers in this video are obviously incorporating parts of kuku and improvising the rest. The poster shows respect by recognizing kuku as the influence and calling what it is—a drum jam. They don't say, "Traditional kuku" in the title.
Hekua, you assume these guys don't respect people's culture. That's not right. You should chill-out and quit being so negative.
whatdafucker 3 years ago
This isn't Kuku- it sounds very different. (I play it myself) But what you played in the vid is very good :P
TorchyTD 3 years ago
That's American Kuku. The djembe speaks the Manding language, so you can't just bang on the drum and call it Kuku , soli, yankadi whatever.
JaKaliso 3 years ago 2
It doesn't even sound like kuku not even the right song its not very good at all
farangI23 3 years ago 2
Absolutely brilliant!!! Loved it big time!!!
vonniep07 4 years ago
Not so bad. Good old fashioned drum circle. No one is going to pay you to play. But everyone seems to be having fun.
TheGrandMasterMark 4 years ago
Drumming is not about pay to play! Thats why I have to live in
Africa in the bush to get the majority of the MOST HIGH musicians. Western world is backwards and this commet proves it. Blessed Day
Fadinntomtom 4 years ago
I wouldn't have posted this if I were you. It's pretty bad..
gnomadd 4 years ago
Yeah, its slow but looks like ya'll are having some fun. And, that's what its all about. Keep playing.
whatdafucker 4 years ago
It definitely was a lot of fun, and as you said that's what it's all about. Maybe we'll pick up the tempo the next time.
berean315 4 years ago
This is very great, but i think this is little too slow version for that rhythm. That Kuku what i no is wery fast... Bless.
patanaama 4 years ago
pretty awesome
meritcooper 4 years ago