This CD presents a sampling of spiritual drumming featuring the conga, shekerai, Middle Eastern dumbekei, Ashanti talking drum (djun-djun), bodhran, trap tom, mridangam, Senegal and Ivory Coast djembes, Haitian agogo, and Chinese finger drum as well as a variety of other percussion instruments. Louis Martinié and Mishlen Linden of the group Drumspeak, which focuses on the sacred aspects of drumming, play festival and ritual pieces as well as compositions for use in trance and personal meditation.
This CD presents a sampling of spiritual drumming featuring the conga, shekerai, Middle Eastern dumbekei, Ashanti talking drum (djun-djun), bodhran, trap tom, mridangam, Senegal and Ivory Coast djembes, Haitian agogo, the Chinese finger drum and other percussion instruments. Festival and ritual pieces and compositions for trance and personal meditation are included.
"From people with experience in drumming circles to anyone who is moved by rhythm, Ritual Drumming is a surefire way to get blood moving through the veins of listeners. . . . perfect for drumming and dance workshops of for at-home meditation."