Baba Ayo Adeyemi is a master of Djembe, Djun djun, Bell and Conga. He is a Shaman Priest of Ifa. (The Religion of the Yoruba People). Until Baba Ayo came to the USA and began teaching these rhythms, a person needed to be initiated into a very secret sect of Ifa in order to learn to drum these songs. These rhythms are the secret soul of Ifa. By learning these rhythms, you are able to call down powerful, sacred energies for healing and transformation.
Thank You Baba Ayo for sharing with us!!!
Language of the Drum Beginning Instructional CD
(with notes) $24.95
Commonly refferred to as "Baba's warm-up" This introductory Rhythm is actually a powerful drum rhyhtm of Initiation and Healing. Baba Ayo takes you step-by-step in the basic notes and timing for hand drums like Djembe and Conga.
Rumba & Eja Osan Intermediate/Advanced*
Instructional CD
(with notes) $24.95
"Rumba" comes from the Yoruba "Iruwo Iba" which means "Welcome to all of the Dieties" When Spaniards first heard Yoruba slaves say "Iruwo Iba" in reference to this style of music, they heard it as "Rumba". "Eja Osan" is a powerful song of transformation used to manifest desires. As well as being a really fun dance tune, it is also a powerful ritual song of Ifa. (* must be able to make basic bass, tones and slaps on hand drum)
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