Fanga Rhythm - Weedie Braimah & Amadou Kouyate

The dynamic duo of Weedie Braimah & Amadou Kouyate are back with the Fanga rhythm (Funga Alafia) made famous by Dr. Pearl Primus & numerously performed by Babatunde Olatunji. Have you ever heard it played this way?!
► Check out their FREE drumming course on African Drumming: worldbeat101.com
//WATCH NEXT:
○ Weedie Braimah Djembe Solo • Djembe Kan Drum Solo b...
○ Weedie & Amadou Djembe Duo • Weedie & Amadou Djembe...
○ How to Play Djembe Solo Phrases for Konkoba Rhythm • How to play djembe sol...
○ How to Play the Lamban Rhythm - Djembe Pattern #1 • How to play the Lamban...
World Beat 101 is a resource for anyone interested in rhythms and music from around the globe. You can improve your knowledge and playing skills anywhere, anytime with on-line video lessons and detailed course notes from our expert instructors. Look out for new courses and free content as we build our offerings with each new instructor that joins our team... Learn from the Best!
#fanga #djembe #drum

[@BoxPossum96]

You ever notice how hard it is to put a djembe down after you pick it up? This is why.

[@garman1966]

I took classes from Baba olantunji years ago when I worked at Omega. The Fanga song and rhythm is ingrained in my soul! It's so cool that Baba's style has been worked up to this awesome level these guys are playing!

[@ndonuetakwi3463]

Respect From Cameroon y'all

[@kevchronicles]

Yes Amadou & Weedie!!!

[@damon123jones]

just saw them live in victoria university. faaaaaaantastic... and very funny together ,these two historian artists gentle.....men

[@ReuvenFischer]

Weedie is amazing!! Totally enjoyed his Djembe on the Oteil & Friends tour!

[@kayegillanders8819]

I am trying to restrain myself from dancing in the canteen at work whilst listening to this. Incredible vibe xx

[@nerdstory6135]

I actually played this yesterday in the parade with my 4-h drum club!!!

[@robertpayne8762]

These guys are so much inspiration! I am waiting for my first Djembe drum to arrive and I can't wait to get starting practicing! I discovered this music about 10 years ago, thought it was interesting. This past weekend I happen to be at a party where there was a small group playing Brazilian music and spent some time after talking to the guy who played the conga drums. I mentioned the African drums that I liked it. He mentioned the Djembe and these gentleman on KZbin as something I may want to look into. I am hooked.

[@SuperHambus]

you still going at it? I've been hooked, finally got some drums...

[@MaTTheWish]

Update,. You playing?

[@percussionislife2341]

The rhythms drive my body🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jamieandrewsdrogs1447]

always amazing these guys!!

[@Mraynor123]

You two gentlemen are at the apex of American African percussion. Amazing and great teachers, too.

[@jcyberj]

I agree! Funga alafia ashe ashe......

[@thebattlekids9670]

One of the best versions of Fanga I ever heard! - Amina

[@jessy6289]

THE REAL SOUND OF HUMAIN MEN ITS AMAZING BIG UP WEEDY BRAIMAH

[@KenichiXiz]

This was very enjoying to listen to, thanks guys!

[@joelpepin3392]

This is the best Fanga version I never heard. You are two great master!

[@khalfanimwamba3555]

O M G !!! By a MILE!

[@daoudedris2636]

Oh wow! Yes yes yes. You guys are fantastic. More please.

[@oshealayneosheasimon7389]

i am proud of you guys love the drumming

[@ThatsABiggon]

Damn, my spirit leaps at this!

[@desertdiva9771]

Wow! Great to listen, watch and learn👍

[@keziahj]

pure love theses guys!

[@johnhawkinshawkins1284]

Beautiful.

[@annaoleksa40]

Great job! It’ s the best fanga rhythm I have ever heard! Thank you very much! Greetings from Poland! :-)

[@beranger100]

From music emanate love , center of all

[@gabrielearigo6042]

OMG very beautiful!!!!

[@josephgiotta2368]

YES! LOVE THESE GUYS!!!

[@JenniferThayer-xp7zj]

This is perfect for classrooms!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@yellodread]

Makes me want to weep with joy...soooooooooooooooooo GOOD!

[@daneguitarist1]

both of you are awesome, but man weedie, i could watch you all day keep it up, i have your first beer if you come to kansas anytime

[@Secure_It_T]

I can’t wait to learn this rhythm

[@stephne8115]

Very good duo djembe. Tkank you.

[@fulani5]

awsome drummers

[@raczeyy]

so fresh! fantastic!

[@notsnob]

Вы просто КРАСАВЧИКИ !!!)))))) AWESOME

[@kristancurrence303]

Love it

[@dominicsavioribera8426]

Fantastic! ❤❤❤

[@JacquelineChay]

Fabulous

[@ninjaskyramsay9139]

ok you have me up and dancing. I give up. Awesome

[@jcyberj]

Please keep the videos coming!

[@kayegillanders8819]

This totally rocked xx

[@theshadowknowz5900]

Bad ass...I miss this music

[@biplabgoswami6515]

God gifted indeed!

[@forestgaia185]

yeah!!!!

[@beast-uq3pp]

I love it

[@JayDivfame]

Very, very nice!!!

[@0ptymista]

Respect!

[@YodaTheTeacher]

Excellent djembe drumming. I teach a World Percussion class at the middle school level and my students are learning Fanga. Your drumming is inspirational and it give my students ideas for improvisation. My students are also learning the variety of sounds that can be produced on the djembe. Thanks for sharing this beautiful gift of music.

[@ShangeDP]

Thank yall so much for doing this. This is he best, most accurate version that I found !!!

[@worldbeat101]

You're welcome! Glad that you enjoyed!

[@abdoulayeshakabagayogo7158]

Great !

[@sandranicht6506]

AWESOME! (it would be so cool to hear a mashup of African and Indian drums....)

[@joshee340]

In Jamaica we call that riddim bruckins what do u guys call it

[@antoniasantiago8846]

Énergétique

[@edgardoescorcia9614]

Excelencia en percusión. Rítmica solista y colectiva. Dialogo total💯

[@worldbeat101]

Muchas gracias

[@ruboblendz]

We are learning that song at schools I love it

[@AfroCrush]

Ayeeeeee! CHE ALAAFIA ANI!

[@jcyberj]

Always an extreme pleasure, gentlemen!

[@worldbeat101]

Thanks Jimi!!

[@riopratomoo8115]

SWEET!!!

[@sheneelwilliams3822]

Congratulation 😍🎗✨🎖

[@movingparticle3835]

Great! Love your play.

[@worldbeat101]

Thanks for checking out the video :)

[@KeembaOnDaDrums]

Yes!! Thank you!!

[@worldbeat101]

You are so welcome!

[@aldoparise790]

Congratulation 🇮🇹🇨🇲

[@TheFladdle]

Much talent I love it

[@worldbeat101]

Thank you!!

[@junior22954]

aula de percussao coisa linda hehe

[@andrewcummings9454]

Superb Drumming!!

[@worldbeat101]

Thanks for listening

[@oluwafikayomiolumide9333]

hmmm so wonderful,please I need an international Djembe how can I get one am from Nigeria

[@brighteyezz1506]

Um in love 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ginnystevens9658]

Slow it down, i want to learn! Amazing!

[@christerteglund]

Great playing! But worth mentioning, the song/dance is not a traditional west-african song, but a mishmash of different african languages and liberian dance moves, composed by the late great LaRocque Bey. And the rhythms are mostly from Yoruba people? :)

[@lobodarbuko]

fantastic

[@worldbeat101]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lestrum]

Our little 5 man combo has been rehearsing Fangs and intends to play it at an open Mic in a few months. Just hope these guys or guys as great as this aren't in the audience or will hit the stage afterwards.

[@ValGamble]

Wow!!!!!

[@sheneelwilliams3822]

Congratulation

[@elizabeth2638]

Woooooooo

[@earuption]

Wow

[@DilettaReggae]

fyah

[@hareshwala7647]

👌 👍

[@iFree2012]

Can't say I have!

[@kayegillanders8819]

I've got a new drum. Bring on the Fanga xx

[@darkdominance911]

Nice

[@worldbeat101]

Thanks!

[@billybpparrants1567]

I played with him before

[@MilitantExtremist]

Weedie its me YB come back to stl man!!!!

[@joshee340]

In my country this is a traditional riddim name bruckins what do you call it

[@aeb6210]

Fanga

[@veroniquelacourt439]

amazing and respect!

[@salmaveli]

Unbelievable.. So much skill and so enjoyable to watch. I keep on watching this video over and over. Must learn Fanga. Both your solos are out of this world.. I want to play like this. Love and respect

[@howardunderwood1572]

What type of goat skin used thin medium or thick On those drums?

[@worldbeat101]

These are medium thick skins, pulled tight

[@martinr.7945]

KZbin worldbeat 101

[@fern1327]

I know how to do it!

[@lady-dm5os]

Hey weedie this Shemurah

[@RaynFemaleProducer]

I love it! What do the words mean?

[@nechesh]

It is a welcoming song/rhythm/dance. The words were composed by LaRocque Bey in the mid 20th century and it is mostly Yoruban i believe. Funga Alafia basically means "welcome" or "peace be with you". Ashé (Ase) is a bit more complicated. In the Ifá religion it is an essential essence, the spirit that runs through all things. But in this context it's meaning is more an affirmation, sort of like saying "amen".

[@danamaguire4285]

@@nechesh I have heard the Ashe means the power to create.

[@horsedevoursy5458]

what do you guys like to eat that i think is what im missing

[@1jay76]

This sound like a Jamaican Traditional Rhythm called "Bruckins"

[@kaiashbyphd4498]

Ase! When yall coming to Atlanta?

[@PhotonChrist]

Bon Energia ~ sending you ALL a huge wave of photons ~ 13 ~ 1331 ~ 3196 ~ Ma ~ Ra ~ Ohmmm ~ 13

[@pichulover-dp1tm]

0:49

[@pichulover-dp1tm]

That is funny

[@jembejohnno812]

Awesome. Just out of interest, what are the words to the Fanga song?

[@jim0thy]

gba girls:

[@purklang]

Great!!!