Abakua Matanzas style.mov

Instructions how you can play the Abakua of Matanzas.
For a nice lesson about Abakua in the Havanna style: • Abakua on congas Free ...
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[@NormanHarrisII]

I have listened to all of Michael's posted instructional courses. They are second to none. His production is tremendous, but more importantly his teaching is right-on. He is teaching these historic patterns faithfully... and (in the tradition of percussion masters) for free. This is a true gift. I hope you continue this great project Michael (and personally I appreciate it when you display the musical score).

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

@berimboy Thank you for all your compliments! At this time my house is to small for extra congas..... so, no DVD soon. Enjoy the videos!

[@freeobo85261]

I like to thank you for your time and honesty, I am Cuban born living in USA, I play what I like to call open style because I never had the chance to receive the instructions that you provide, so I am starting to apply new techniques from watching your videos.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you and I am glad you like the video's!!

[@berimboy]

That was really great - you need to publish a DVD, if only to make some money to buy yourself more congas! I haven't seen any tutorials that come close to the clarity and professionalism of these. The montages at the end where you play all parts together are classic. Thank you so much for making these available to us!

[@Jameskeith1972]

You are awesome Michael! You have helped me understand some of the most exciting and beautiful music ever!

[@guntherernestobiller9333]

Michael de Miranda, you are the greatest! Thank you very much (muchissimo).

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you, Günther. This is an old video, one of my early videos. The rhythm is great! Enjoy it!

[@Janumangarcia]

A true gift, Michael!! Thanks again!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you, Januman!

[@daveargall3454]

As amazing as ever, the notations are particularly helpful, especially as I've been struggling with just getting the 6/8 clave, being alone and isolated without my local 'Samba' outfit Dakadum to practice with. Thank you so much

[@IsaacOLEG]

phrases at the drums ! magnificent , thanks

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome, Isaac!

[@reynaldoziems1365]

Great great video... Thanks so much

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Enjoy it, Reynaldo!

[@ernestoromero7123]

Good teacher

[@gregbradley7482]

Thanks a lot ... really clear instruction.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome, Greg!!

[@NormanHarrisII]

Hopefully you will cover the Habana Style Abakua soon!

[@cids1599]

Awesome video!!!🌴🌺♥️

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much, Jane!!

[@maelisyermaya9912]

Exelente

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Raices

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

@NRHarris I've made a video which covers the Abakua Habana style. If you look in my video's for: Abakua on congas, then you will find it. Enjoy it!!

[@rapanui4208]

Great vids. However, the notation (at 11:30) for "Bell Ekon" (fifth line down) is incorrect.

[@7371gs]

Nice but how would one person play it on two drums?

[@athruzathruz]

Hey man, which style is hipper, Matanzas or Havana?

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I don't know. I like both. Perhaps Matanzas a little bit more....

[@athruzathruz]

@@MichaeldeMiranda Hey Michael how would you describe the difference between Cuba and Brasil when it comes to their drumming. Do they derive their influence from the same countries in Africa? I don't know about Brasil, but Cuban roots are mainly from the Congo and Nigeria. Are there as many different styles in Brasil as in Cuba? Tell us what you know. Gracias

[@superjules]

The clave has me turned around. Is that a 3-2 Rumba, or a 2-3 Son starting on the second beat? House of mirrors ovea heah!

[@Azul-ji7jf]

Well, actually it is not a rumba or a son clave.... The rhythm is in 6/8 and perhaps you could say it is a rumba clave in a 6/8 beat.

[@superjules]

Azul Sort of like a Bembe? Got it. Thank you

[@mr131272]

Lo que estaría buenísimo es que cantaran en español porque wenasaco wemba wemba no se en que idioma es.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

+Mariano M.. Rodriguez Vasquez Es de Benin (Africa).

[@ericwinter4513]

La letra de la música abakua no se canta en español. Que me corrijan si me equivoco, pero creo que es el idioma yoruba.

[@mr131272]

Michael de Miranda perdone que disienta caballero el Abakua seguramente tiene un origen perdido en el tiempo pero a America (Cuba particularmente) llega con la cultura bantu' debido al trafico de esclavos En cuba sigue existiendo luego con incidencias del idioma de los conquistadores españoles. Ver Los muñequitos de Matanza por ej. Ahora en ingles creo que no queda bien.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you. You are right, the african language is mixed during time with Spanish. It happened with Bantu and Yoruba languages in Cuba. I think, the language is now still developing...

[@enriquelabourdeth2509]

wow... this white guy knows what he's talking about! I had to identify him as "WHITE GUY" because he's talking about, and instructing on Black-African-Cuban music

[@IsaacOLEG]

man, what a strange reaction of yours . can you think without communotarism ? it may ask some work but is forth it...put community at its real place ..and skin color ..... shame..

[@enriquelabourdeth2509]

It might be easy for you to claim that you're color blind... after all; what have you ever been denied?... What racial privileges were you ever locked out of? My comment, though based on race; was by no means a message of racial intolerance... I was commenting on something that is 100% part of my Cuban Culture. I wouldn't believe in one hundred years, that you are in any way familiar with the Abakuá All-Male Secret Fraternal Organization brought to Cuba by West African slaves in the XIX Century: An organization that, to this day, remains alive and well, as an integral part of the Cuban Identity. At its foundation, the Abakua Fraternity, was the domain of African slaves and Cuban Black Freemen... It was not until the XX Century that the doors of the Secret, All-Male Fratenity's doors were opened to some selected White Cubans. That's why, to this day, we express admiration when we run into a white guy that is in any way knowledgeable of the rites, the music, or the liturgy of The Abakuá.