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Magbana CD's & DVD's
New! M’Bemba Bangoura’s premiere instructional / performance DVD!
Available in June!
We are excited to announce the highly anticipated release of M’Bemba Bangoura’s premiere instructional DVD!
Join M’bemba Bangoura & Magbana Drummers as they teach djembe & doundoun parts for 9 rhythms from M’Bemba’s country of origin: Guinea, West Africa!Save over 15%!!!! Pre-order Wamato: Everyone look and receive 10% off the price! DVD will be available by the second week of June, be the first to receive it! We have just finished the editing and momentarily it is to be shipped off to the duplication house. ORDER NOW!
Rhythm Breakdown:
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DVD I
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DVD II
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Each Instructional DVD includes:
The Breaks (starting and stopping signals) Three Djembe Accompaniments for each rhythm Dundun / Songba / Kenkeni parts for each rhythm Ensemble Demonstration (slow and fast tempos) Ensemble Demonstration w/ Solo (slow and fast tempos)
Special Features:
History and cultural explanation of each rhythm
Interview with M’bemba Bangoura
Improvised Djembe solo by M’bemba Bangoura
Improvised Djembe solo by Laurent Camara
Improvised Balaphone solo by Famaro Dioubate
Outtakes from the making of the DVD
Magbana’s unrivaled DVD production features the legendary Laurent Camara – Honored as Guinea's best drummer by the late Sekou Toure, and former second soloist for Guinea’s Ballet Djoliba and Les Ballets Africains.
Also featured on the DVD is Famaro Dioubate from Guinea - a master of the Balaphone.
Featured Artists:
- M’bemba Bangoura
- Laurent Camara
- Famaro Dioubate
- Mangue Sylla
- Ibrahima ‘Kolipe’ Camara
- Jolia Camara
- Yao Ababio
- Osei Ababio
- Michael Markus
Pricing:
Retail:Pre-sale: $35
Disc 1 $35
Disc 2 $35
Buy 2 pre-sale $30 each 2 DVD set: $60
Filmed by Freemanic Productions in 1080 24p full HD. Sound digitally recorded & mastered by Peter Fand at The Hook Studio in Brooklyn, NY. Peter has extensive experience recording West African artists in NYC and for this project captured superior and authentic sounds of West African percussion.
Edited by Sharron Hughes
Michael Markus's "Magbana"- Audio CD
Michael Markus’s “Magbana” features a collection of intricately arranged, high-energy, original songs, arranged for his company Magbana Drum and Dance NYC. Steeped in West African percussion, this is a must have for all drummers!
Magbana features a mix of drummers, including special guests from Guinea, West Africa, including M’bemba Bangoura, Laurent Camara, Famaro Dioubate and Mmah Doumbouya.
Produced by Michael Markus and Andy Tommasi in NYC 2004.
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1. Magbana |
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2. Forest Music/Bao |
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3. Soko |
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4. Maraka Stew |
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5. Kawa |
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6. The Northeast |
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7. Soli-Mendiani |
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8. Ode to the Baga/Sorsornet |
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9. Slap, Tone, Bass |
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10. The Bone |
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11. Konde/Sankranba Dundun/Demosoni "Tutu" Kelen |
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12. Magbana Original |
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13. Africa is Big... |
All pieces arranged by Michael Markus, except #4 and #6 arranged by Scott Kettner Special Guests:
| Artist | Instrument |
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| M'bemba Bangoura | Djembe – Track #11 |
| Laurent Camara | Djembe – Track #11 |
| Famaro Dioubate | Balaphones – Track #8 |
| Mmah Doumbouya | Lyrics/Vocals – Track #12 |
| Brian Glashow | Songba – Tracks #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11 |
| Peter Fand | Koras and Bass – Track #12 |
| Sylvan Leroux | Flutes – Track #5 |
| Andy Tommasi | Guitars – Tracks #4, 10, 12 |
CD Reviews
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Michael I got that HOT CD. Your work speaks for you. That CD is so high powered. It is a wake up call for drummers who believe in growth...........that music tells me that I can keep growing and growing and growing........ Much Love and success...........
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"Magbana" draws on several esteemed guests for various tracks, including M'bemba Bangoura, Laurent Camara, Famaro Dioubate and Mmah Doumbouya, Peter Fand, Brian Glashow, and Sylvan Leroux. But it is Markus and his core ensemble that hold the CD together and give it its groove."
-David Rogers Jumbie Journal