The Drum
In Global Sounds today we take a look at the drum. Why are human beings compelled to tap their feet or bob their heads to the beat of music? In an episode of the BBC’s The Why Factor, Mike Williams goes in search of where exactly in our bodies we feel this beat and what evolutionary purpose the ability to drum and move to the drum beat might have had. (BBC)
Then music from around the world featuring a selection of drums and drumming styles.
Music details
Trad: Zigezi Karagwe - Royal Drum Ensemble, Rwanda (SWP 770683)
Kaufmann, Sampieri, Spessa: Boisin - Lo Cor de la Plana (Buda 301753)
Théron: Rompe Basses - Lo Cor de la Plana (Buda 301753)
Trad: Proverbs & Greetings - Ammasu Akapoma Group, Ghana (Country 470007)
Trad: Fontomfrom - Ammasu Akapoma Group, Ghana (Country 470007)
Trad: Mishra Tilang’ in Keharwa Tal - Shivkumar Sharma (santoor), Zakir Hussain (tabla) (World Music 331231)
Da Cuica, Russo: Tentacao - Velha Guarda da Portela (Red Circle 002)
Candeia, Casquinha: Falsas Juras - Velha Guarda da Portela (Red Circle 002)
Manacea: Nascer E Florescer - Velha Guarda da Portela (Red Circle 002)
Eto: Lion - Kodo (Sony 722592)