Daily Archives: January 20, 2015

“What does Tweneboa mean?” I asked Panji, Jumoke’s brother. She was busy somewhere and Panji was helping me tune drums. “Be careful. Don’t pull out your back, mon.” I had a lot to learn. Panji laughed that big laugh. He … Continue reading →

1996. “Go Do Pa!” Baba spoke the words he had invented and they sailed out across the audience of erstwhile drummer students. Olatunji was conducting an African drumming seminar at the end of the Santa Monica pier in the recently … Continue reading →

Over riding the anxiety generator using rhythm seems to be what is happening with people who want to gain control over their emotional distractions. The tripolet played in a slow back and forth sequence will put the critical mind on … Continue reading →