These downloadable minicourses, created by percussionist Arturo Rodriguez, are designed to introduce students to the complex rhythms and music that are played in honor and worship of the Yoruba deities known as Orishas.
Latopa for Bata Latopa for Bata introduces students to the complex rhythms and music that are played in honor and worship of the Yoruba deities known as Orisha. The course presents foundation rhythms for each of the bata drums - the Iya, the Itotele, and the Okonkolo. ($9.95, Interact and Learn)
Latopa for Shekere Latopa for Shekere introduces a total of seventeen new rhythmic patterns for high, medium, and low-pitched shekeres. Normally played on bata drums, the rhythms have been adapted for use with the shekere. ($9.95, Interact and Learn)
Ogun for Bata Ogun for Bata introduces a total of seven new rhythmic patterns for itotele, okonkolo, and iya bata drums. The rhythms are associated with the Yoruba Orisha, Ogun. ($9.95, Interact and Learn)
Ogun for Shekere Ogun for Shekere introduces a total of seven new rhythmic patterns for high, medium, and low-pitched shekeres. Normally played on bata drums, the rhythms are associated with the Yoruba Orisha, Ogun, and have been adapted for use with the shekere. ($9.95, Interact and Learn)
