Kim Atkinson
Mozambique! Volume 1 - DVD
DVD
(PulseWave DVD-1),
Released 2004;
Produced by Kim Atkinson
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In the early 1960's, the streets of Havana overflowed with post-revolutionary optimism, inspiring innovation in thought, movement and rhythm. Cuban cultural icon Pello el Afrokan created the exciting new Carnaval music and dance "Mozambique" at this time, fusing elements of sacred Bata drumming with Samba and Conga Comparsa. His new "world beat" invention created an opening in Cuban music that is now recognized as the root of Songo and other modern forms.
Because of political differences between the US and Cuba, accurate information about Mozambique has been rare, if not "Top Secret". California percussionist Kim Atkinson was fortunate to study with Pello in Havana in 1985. Here, Kim gives a clear and concise presentation of the original parts to the rhythm and their essential relationship to Rumba clave. The second half of the program is devoted to performances of Mozambique in different size ensembles and in creative combinations with Bata and Songo rhythms.
Features of Kim’s presentation include:
Highly Recommended. (DR, 2004-04-20)
Description:
Video Volume 1: Mozambique Cuban style in 3-2 clave.
Mozambique was created by Pello el Afrokan in Havana, Cuba during the early 1960s. Although popular in Europe, Mozambique has remained obscure in the U.S. California percussionist Kim Atkinson was lucky to study with Pello in Havana during 1985. In this video, Kim shows us his arrangements and gives a very clear and concise presentation of the original parts to the rhythm and their all important relationship to Rumba clave. The second half of the video is devoted to performances of Mozambique in different size ensembles and combined with Bata and Songo rhythms.
Kim Atkinson has been drumming since 1973. He has studied African, Brazilian and Caribbean styles intently and has performed with many master musicians and dancers. He has taught in both University and community center situations since 1976 and is well respected by his peers for his knowledge of folklore and music.
Outstanding features of Kim's presentation include:
•History of the Rhythm
•All parts are played with Rumba Clave
•Overhead came angle presents players perspective during instruction
•Thorough instruction, and breakdown of bell, congas and bass drum parts
•All parts are counted in both 8th and 16th notes
•Conga parts are spoken with familiar "gn, go, pa" syllables
•All parts are played individually and combined with each other
•Instruction in playing the rhythm on three congas
•4,5,8, and 9 piece ensemble performances
•Performances of Mozambique/Songo and Mozambique/Bata
•Video includes a booklet with all parts written in both staff notation and time-unit-box system.
(Intermediate/Advanced - Conga)
Category: Instructional
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