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TOUCH TONE PERCUSSIONTM

A place to learn more about world rhythms.

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RHYTHM INDEX

I. WEST AFRICA

II. LATIN AMERICA

III. CARRIBEAN

- HISTORICAL BACKGROUND -

The Kakilambe rhythm is unique to the Baga people of Guinea, who live along the coast. Typically, the rhythm is part of a ceremony and ritual in honor of the god Kakilambe, a powerful forest deity. Some 200 years ago the Baga people began to call on Kakilambe in times of trouble such as a dought or starvation.

ORIGIN

Guinea

- LISTEN -

Dartmouth's World Music Percussion Ensemble performs the Kakilambe rhythmn for the "3rd Annual World Music Festival: Feel the Spirit" on May 11, 2002 at Dartmouth College.

- WATCH -

Hafiz demonstrates how to play the basic pattern.

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