Beschreibung:
In the personal story of internationally acclaimed drummer Yaya Diallo we see the power of music as a sacred, healing force in West African culture.
The Healing Drum African Wisdom Teachings Preface and Acknowledgments Part 1: Those Who Refuse the Master Introduction, Mitchell Hall 1. Birth of a Fool 2. Family Life 3. Village Life 4. The Elders 5. Knowledge 6. Initiations and Secret Societies Part 2: The Healing Drum Introduction, Mitchell Hall 7. Musical Instruments 8. The Minianka Musicians Apprenticeship 9. Music, Work, and Dance 10. School 11. Rituals and Celebrations 12. Music and Healing 13. Two Cultures 14. The Healing Drum Today Pronunciation Key and Glossary of Minianka Terms Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors Audiocassette Ordering Information