Monterrey, MX
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I recently went to Monterrey, MX for a series of #WestAfrican #djembe and #dunun workshops led by my teacher and mentor, #MamadyKeïta.
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We learned several new rhythms created by Mamady, and some really cool breaks to existing traditional rhythms.
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I also tested for #TTMDA certification with TTMDA Senior Certified Teacher, Michael Taylor while I was there. Of the 8 current levels, I tested for (and passed) levels 1-3. It took 4 1/2 hours, covered 23 traditional rhythms, with 9 to 11 parts each, plus the regional origins, historical and cultural details of each rhythm. I am now eligible to test for the TTMDA Beginning Djembe Instructor certification, as well as continue testing through the Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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It was an amazing time, and we even got to celebrate my daughter Mya's birthday, TTMDA Monterrey style
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