What role does rhythm play in West African music?
In this lesson, we will introduce West African music with reference to the context and history of the song "Kuku" and the djembe. We will listen to traditional and contemporary music before learning how to play rhythms from "Kuku" using body percussion.
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Performing Rhythms from the Song 'Kuku'
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Performing Rhythms from the Song 'Kuku'
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