Royal Drummers of Burundi
Royal Drummers of Burundi | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | The Drummers of Burundi |
Origin | Burundi |
Years active | 1960s–present |
The Royal Drummers of Burundi, commonly known in recordings as The Drummers of Burundi or as The Master Drummers of Burundi,
The performance of the Royal Drummers has been the same for centuries, and their techniques and traditions are passed down from father to son. The members of the ensemble take turns playing the Inkiranya, dancing, resting, and playing the other drums, rotating throughout the show without interruptions. At the start of their performance, the drummers enter balancing the heavy drums on their heads and singing and playing. There are some extra members who carry ornamental spears and shields and lead the procession with their dance. They then perform a series of rhythms, some accompanied by song, and exit the stage the same way, carrying the drums on their heads and playing.
Beginning in the 1960s, the Drummers have toured the world. They have recorded at least three albums - Batimbo (Musiques Et Chants) in 1991,The Drummers of Burundi (1992, recorded 1987) Real World (retitled Live at
The Drummers were featured in Werner Herzog's film Fitzcarraldo, as the "drumming of the bushmen".
References
- ^ Dwek, Joel (2021-08-18). "BURUNDI: Les Maitres-Tambours du Burundi - Les Maitres-Tambours du Burundi". 200worldalbums.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ISBN 1910089583.
External links
- The rhythm of Burundi: Victoria Theatre hears the sound of Africa
- The Drummers Of Burundi statistics and tagging at Last.FM
- www
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