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The Drummer's Path: Moving the Spirit with Ritual and Traditional Drumming

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Drummer's Path: Moving the Spirit with Ritual and Traditional Drumming
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sule Greg Wilson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 152
Category/GenrePercussion instruments
ISBN/Barcode 9780892813599
ClassificationsDewey:786.9
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint Destiny Books,U.S.
Publication Date 9 November 1999
Publication Country United States

Description

Drummer, dancer, and folklorist Sule Greg Wilson introduces the principles behind African and Diaspora music, including breath, posture, and orchestration.

Author Biography

Drummer, dancer, folklorist, and researcher, Sule Greg Wilson studied drumming under Baba Ngoma as well as the premier students of Baba Ishangi, Ladji Camara, and Chief Bey and performed with many of the finest artists and groups in the field, including Babatunde Olatunji, the International Afrikan-American Ballet, Africa in Motion Dance Theater, and the Bennu Ausar Aurkestra. He also produced the CD and audiocassette The Drummer's Path.

Reviews

." . . an astonishing array of instruments in dynamic arrangements that capture the spirit and power of ritual and traditional drumming."--"Tower Pulse"