Haitian Master Drummer Frisner Augustin :: Photo by Kaylyn Oshaben
Here are several excellrnt resources for those of you interested in the rich drumming cultures of the Caribbean. Enjoy!
DR CLAVE : A resource for questions and answers on the workings of the clave.
Heartbeats of Vodou : Haitian drums call from Port-au-Prince to Brooklyn.
Cuban Music 101 : This web site has a brief glossary and historical information.
Conga Place : All about congas.
Haitian dance: Movement rooted in ritual & tradition
Nyabinghi Chants: Extensive collection of chants here.
Thanks so much for posting this, Jim! I met Frisner and Lois back in the 80's when I was studying ethnomusicology at UMBC. The evolution of Caribbean music from its African and European roots is so beautiful and moving to me.
ReplyDeleteFrisner is amazing. I played with him last year at SFU. A beautiful soul...
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