I took classes from Baba olantunji years ago when I worked at Omega. The Fanga song and rhythm is ingrained in my soul! It's so cool that Baba's style has been worked up to this awesome level these guys are playing!
These guys are so much inspiration! I am waiting for my first Djembe drum to arrive and I can't wait to get starting practicing! I discovered this music about 10 years ago, thought it was interesting. This past weekend I happen to be at a party where there was a small group playing Brazilian music and spent some time after talking to the guy who played the conga drums. I mentioned the African drums that I liked it. He mentioned the Djembe and these gentleman on TH-cam as something I may want to look into. I am hooked.
Excellent djembe drumming. I teach a World Percussion class at the middle school level and my students are learning Fanga. Your drumming is inspirational and it give my students ideas for improvisation. My students are also learning the variety of sounds that can be produced on the djembe. Thanks for sharing this beautiful gift of music.
Great playing! But worth mentioning, the song/dance is not a traditional west-african song, but a mishmash of different african languages and liberian dance moves, composed by the late great LaRocque Bey. And the rhythms are mostly from Yoruba people? :)
Unbelievable.. So much skill and so enjoyable to watch. I keep on watching this video over and over. Must learn Fanga. Both your solos are out of this world.. I want to play like this. Love and respect
Our little 5 man combo has been rehearsing Fangs and intends to play it at an open Mic in a few months. Just hope these guys or guys as great as this aren't in the audience or will hit the stage afterwards.
It is a welcoming song/rhythm/dance. The words were composed by LaRocque Bey in the mid 20th century and it is mostly Yoruban i believe. Funga Alafia basically means "welcome" or "peace be with you". Ashé (Ase) is a bit more complicated. In the Ifá religion it is an essential essence, the spirit that runs through all things. But in this context it's meaning is more an affirmation, sort of like saying "amen".
I took classes from Baba olantunji years ago when I worked at Omega. The Fanga song and rhythm is ingrained in my soul! It's so cool that Baba's style has been worked up to this awesome level these guys are playing!
These guys are so much inspiration! I am waiting for my first Djembe drum to arrive and I can't wait to get starting practicing! I discovered this music about 10 years ago, thought it was interesting. This past weekend I happen to be at a party where there was a small group playing Brazilian music and spent some time after talking to the guy who played the conga drums. I mentioned the African drums that I liked it. He mentioned the Djembe and these gentleman on TH-cam as something I may want to look into. I am hooked.
you still going at it? I've been hooked, finally got some drums...
Update,. You playing?
You ever notice how hard it is to put a djembe down after you pick it up? This is why.
Weedie is amazing!! Totally enjoyed his Djembe on the Oteil & Friends tour!
This is the best Fanga version I never heard. You are two great master!
O M G !!! By a MILE!
You two gentlemen are at the apex of American African percussion. Amazing and great teachers, too.
I agree! Funga alafia ashe ashe......
Respect From Cameroon y'all
Excellent djembe drumming. I teach a World Percussion class at the middle school level and my students are learning Fanga. Your drumming is inspirational and it give my students ideas for improvisation. My students are also learning the variety of sounds that can be produced on the djembe. Thanks for sharing this beautiful gift of music.
just saw them live in victoria university.
faaaaaaantastic... and very funny together ,these two historian artists gentle.....men
Great job! It’ s the best fanga rhythm I have ever heard! Thank you very much! Greetings from Poland! :-)
Always an extreme pleasure, gentlemen!
Thanks Jimi!!
One of the best versions of Fanga I ever heard! - Amina
I actually played this yesterday in the parade with my 4-h drum club!!!
Great playing! But worth mentioning, the song/dance is not a traditional west-african song, but a mishmash of different african languages and liberian dance moves, composed by the late great LaRocque Bey. And the rhythms are mostly from Yoruba people? :)
Yes Amadou & Weedie!!!
Thank yall so much for doing this. This is he best, most accurate version that I found !!!
You're welcome! Glad that you enjoyed!
This is perfect for classrooms!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please keep the videos coming!
Excelencia en percusión. Rítmica solista y colectiva. Dialogo total💯
Muchas gracias
I am trying to restrain myself from dancing in the canteen at work whilst listening to this. Incredible vibe xx
AWESOME! (it would be so cool to hear a mashup of African and Indian drums....)
both of you are awesome, but man weedie, i could watch you all day
keep it up, i have your first beer if you come to kansas anytime
Unbelievable.. So much skill and so enjoyable to watch. I keep on watching this video over and over. Must learn Fanga. Both your solos are out of this world.. I want to play like this. Love and respect
THE REAL SOUND OF HUMAIN MEN ITS AMAZING BIG UP WEEDY BRAIMAH
The rhythms drive my body🙏🙏🙏🙏
This was very enjoying to listen to, thanks guys!
Damn, my spirit leaps at this!
Superb Drumming!!
Thanks for listening
Bad ass...I miss this music
Oh wow! Yes yes yes. You guys are fantastic. More please.
God gifted indeed!
Вы просто КРАСАВЧИКИ !!!)))))) AWESOME
Beautiful.
Wow! Great to listen, watch and learn👍
Slow it down, i want to learn! Amazing!
I can’t wait to learn this rhythm
OMG very beautiful!!!!
Great! Love your play.
Thanks for checking out the video :)
Congratulation 🇮🇹🇨🇲
This totally rocked xx
i am proud of you guys love the drumming
Congratulation 😍🎗✨🎖
ok you have me up and dancing. I give up. Awesome
Makes me want to weep with joy...soooooooooooooooooo GOOD!
Very, very nice!!!
Ayeeeeee! CHE ALAAFIA ANI!
always amazing these guys!!
Very good duo djembe. Tkank you.
Our little 5 man combo has been rehearsing Fangs and intends to play it at an open Mic in a few months. Just hope these guys or guys as great as this aren't in the audience or will hit the stage afterwards.
From music emanate love , center of all
Much talent I love it
Thank you!!
In Jamaica we call that riddim bruckins what do u guys call it
We are learning that song at schools I love it
awsome drummers
so fresh! fantastic!
Congratulation
I've got a new drum. Bring on the Fanga xx
Yes!! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Fabulous
hmmm so wonderful,please I need an international Djembe how can I get one am from Nigeria
YES! LOVE THESE GUYS!!!
Love it
Respect!
fantastic
Thank you so much 😀
Fantastic! ❤❤❤
Énergétique
pure love theses guys!
Um in love 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Gnaoua festival in MORROCO 🎉
I love it
amazing and respect!
yeah!!!!
Can't say I have!
Woooooooo
Weedie its me YB
come back to stl man!!!!
aula de percussao coisa linda hehe
In my country this is a traditional riddim name bruckins what do you call it
Fanga
SWEET!!!
I played with him before
Nice
Thanks!
👌 👍
I love it! What do the words mean?
It is a welcoming song/rhythm/dance. The words were composed by LaRocque Bey in the mid 20th century and it is mostly Yoruban i believe. Funga Alafia basically means "welcome" or "peace be with you". Ashé (Ase) is a bit more complicated. In the Ifá religion it is an essential essence, the spirit that runs through all things. But in this context it's meaning is more an affirmation, sort of like saying "amen".
@@nechesh I have heard the Ashe means the power to create.
Hey weedie this Shemurah
What type of goat skin used thin medium or thick On those drums?
These are medium thick skins, pulled tight
TH-cam worldbeat 101
Wow!!!!!
fyah
This sound like a Jamaican Traditional Rhythm called "Bruckins"
Bon Energia ~ sending you ALL a huge wave of photons ~ 13 ~ 1331 ~ 3196 ~ Ma ~ Ra ~ Ohmmm ~ 13
Wow
what do you guys like to eat that i think is what im missing
Ase! When yall coming to Atlanta?
Great!!!
I know how to do it!
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That is funny
Awesome. Just out of interest, what are the words to the Fanga song?
gba girls:
Great !