African percussion (V2363)

This video is meant to accompany the grade seven social studies unit, African Percussion, developed by the Department of Education, African Canadian Services Division.  The program features Wendy Mackey, director of the Ross Road School African percussion and dance troupe, Kumba.  In the video, Wendy Mackey, Kumba, and other Nova Scotian drummers demonstrate the drumming techniques associated with all four themes of the social studies united.  The demonstrations are punctuated by performances of complete musical number by Kumba. Includes audio CD.