Jembe Revolution
Kojo Bey
The jembe drum is one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world. This book will explore African drumming and dance before the jembe drum arrived in America. Drummers, dancers and enthusiasts who experienced the beginning of jembe music in America provided insight on how the jembe fueled a revolution. The energy of this book encouraged Jembefolas to reveal secret information they had never shared before. The author passionately aims for readers to recognize the African American pioneers who helped to spread the jembe revolution.
JEMBE REVOLUTION is the first to congregate so many different voices in one publication to tell this story. This book will spark dialogue and open the way for more projects on the subject of the jembe drum.
Duration - 10h 52m.
Author - Kojo Bey.
Narrator - Obba Babatundé.
Published Date - Wednesday, 04 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Kojo Bey ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The jembe drum is one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world. This book will explore African drumming and dance before the jembe drum arrived in America. Drummers, dancers and enthusiasts who experienced the beginning of jembe music in America provided insight on how the jembe fueled a revolution. The energy of this book encouraged Jembefolas to reveal secret information they had never shared before. The author passionately aims for readers to recognize the African American pioneers who helped to spread the jembe revolution. JEMBE REVOLUTION is the first to congregate so many different voices in one publication to tell this story. This book will spark dialogue and open the way for more projects on the subject of the jembe drum. Duration - 10h 52m. Author - Kojo Bey. Narrator - Obba Babatundé. Published Date - Wednesday, 04 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Kojo Bey ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:24
Foreward
Duration:00:01:45
Preface
Duration:00:10:27
Chapter 1 - Jembe
Duration:00:04:52
Chapter 2 - Nummu
Duration:01:17:21
Chapter 3 - Jembe Manding
Duration:00:48:06
Chapter 4 - Jembe Jewels
Duration:00:14:02
Chapter 5 - Before Jembe in America
Duration:01:21:54
Chapter 6 - 1959
Duration:00:08:42
Chapter 7 - Drums of Passion
Duration:00:07:11
Chapter 8 - The World's Fair of 1964 - 1965
Duration:00:12:17
Chapter 9 - Papa Ladji
Duration:01:01:36
Chapter 10 - Jembe in New York
Duration:01:39:40
Chapter 11 - African Spirituality
Duration:00:49:16
Chapter 12 - Dancers
Duration:00:52:41
Chapter 13 - Philly Drum and Dance
Duration:00:33:35
Chapter 14 - Sun Drummer
Duration:00:29:20
Chapter 15 - DC Drum and Dance
Duration:00:19:24
Chapter 16 - International Afrikan American Ballet
Duration:00:25:29
Author's Epilogue
Duration:00:09:07
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:05:30
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:05