Biography
"Dazzling renditions of traditional Mandinka music, from Guinea, West Africa, performed on djembe, tambin (African flute), balafon, dunun drums, bolon, and more."
Experience the rhythms and songs of West Africa with the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble! Highly dance-able, uplifting and dynamic performances are the hallmarks of this unique and inspirational group of performers.
The Ensemble's shows feature the tight rhythm work and earthy traditional West African grooves for which they are becoming known throughout the northeast. The group's uplifting performances combine a timeless sense of spirit and musical adventure with a deep respect and understanding for the musical form and the tradition from which it comes.
Having studied with masters in Guinea and Ghana, West Africa, the Ensemble skillfully works instruments like the djembe, sangban, dununba, and kenkeni drums, as well as the African flute (also known as the Fula flute), the aslatua (a cool little percussion instrument from Ghana), the krin (log drum), and more -- weaving together an evening of music that audience members talk about long after the show.
Instrumentation
Dave Kobrenski: lead djembe, African flute, balafon
Kerri Biller: djembe and dunun drums
Keith Doran: djembe, aslatua, balafon
Audrey Garretson: djembe and dunun drums
Doug Santaniello: dununba, sangban, kenkeni
Alexis Eynon: djembe and dunun drums
Loa Bersen: djembe and dunun drums
Discography
"Wading into the River Djoliba" - full length CD now available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/bbmoon2
Links
| http://www.blackbearmoon.com |
| New CD available at CD Baby |
| New CD at the iTunes Music Store |