Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Singing befor Jambadong
02:16 - Sabaro Call to Start Jambadong
03:28 - Openning Jambadong
04:12 - Jungkuranding Tutorial
05:03 - Kutiriba Tutorial
08:56 - Jungkuranding and Kutiriba Played together
10:02 - Another way to Play Junkuranding
10:43 - Outro

Learn the Kutiro Rhythms of the Mandinka People with Master Drummer Jalikeba Sambala Jobarteh!

The Jambadong rhythm is video 6 of the tutorial series! It is a rhythm played after a traditional program.

In the prior videos we covered 6 rhythms -- video 1 Tantangjulindo and Damboyo, video 2 Fere, video 3 Dumajulo, video 4 Lenjengo, and video 5 Musubajulo.

The tutorial series is a collaboration with Jalikeba Sambala Jobarteh, a master drummer born and raised in the Village of Nia-ni Ka-yai, in the Gambia. Jalikeba Sambala will guide you through the traditional Mandinka drumming style used in the Kutiro ensemble, also known as the TanTan Saba.

The Kutiro is a set of drums used in the traditional music of the Mandinka people of West Africa. It provides the rhythmic foundation for many Mandinka occasions. Kutiro drumming plays a vital role for dances, processions, and other social events. The drummers respond to cues from the dancers and the lead drummer, creating a call-and-response dynamic that keeps the energy flowing.

Each video starts with a demonstration of the full Kutiro rhythm played with all three drums together. Then, the videos break down the specific parts for each individual drum, allowing you to focus on your technique. The videos are divided into chapters for easy navigation.

The Kutiro ensemble includes 3 drums. The Junkurandingo (small Kutiro) is the higher-pitched drum, offering a fast and intricate accompaniment. The Kutiroba (big Kutiro) is the larger and lower-pitched drum, providing a deeper and bassier foundation rhythm. And the Sabaro, longer and shaped like a cannon. It plays the lead role, improvising over the Kutiro groove.

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Thank you and enjoy!