The Master of the Talking Drum - Part 2

Rasaki Aladokun of Sonic Soul at his Berlin Concert at July 20., 2000.

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Music

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• Rasaki
• Aladokun
• Sonic
• Soul
• Berlin
• Ralf
• Gründer

[bassmajor]

i loooooove the way he talks... so calming and so full of sympathy and good energy...

and he's a great player, too!

[mostsuccessful]

When he says "i fear king" he really means we revere the king, more of a respect thing than fear...sometimes English is Inadequate

[Watershoray]

In the ancient yoruba days there was nothing like best drummer, singer or hunter because it is a taboo to claim superiory. So what we had were great drummers, hunters and singers. So stop saying Rasaki is the best talkng drummer cos there can be som people far better than him in the villages but as I said we don't compete,

[zzausel]

"dis modda has gone" with the nicest smile of the world, and by the way he brings all that music theory at the point. Look out, teachers! Dieser Mann ist beneidenswert.

[natty871]

@etopedia in the West Indies it was Eitenne Wells Joseph May he R.I.P. great youruba musician i will follow in his footsteps

[natty871]

@planetolusola ummmmm what did u say it sounds like something my dad used to play

[BabaStiletto]

 ...even person wey no hear Yoruba go understand that drum. Kai!

[hummingbird5]

Brilliant musician and what a wonderful spirit! His energy makes me soooo happy! Vive l'Afrique !!!!!! So much talent ...!

[ikigbe30]

honestly, Rasaki Aladokun is simply the best talking drum player ever in the yoruba music industry. why? those who plays close to what he plays are people like Simioni who played for Ebenezer Obey, Maja Peters (Shina Peters cousin), Ayanlola, Ayan Bisi Adeleke among others. he´s simply the best because of his timing and accuracy, then plays to the musical key notes along sides with other instruments like guitars, keyboards etc. he made talking drum more greater than what it was...great master.

[Omnipharious]

i love how he doesn't shade his nigerian accent.

its too awesome.

if i had to have sunny ade at my wedding- do you know how much it would cost...?

rough estimate.. (i live in cali)

[mszeee]

wow homeboy remembers when he joined KSA, darn I miss home and soo want drum lessons. I do like ARA too, where is she?

[etopedia]

This guy is trying but so far the best talking drum player in Nigeria is Gbenga Adegbola in Ibadan

Ask anyone about Gbenga Adegbola in Ibadan you will be surprised when you hear him. I witnessed him the last time I travelled to Nigeria. If this guy plays, you will dance yourself until you pass out.