Hayashi-Mamady duo. Grandmasters Mamady Keita (djembeföla) and Eitetsu Hayashi (taiko soloist)

Grandmaster Mamady Keïta djembefola & Eitetsu Hayashi acclaimed Japanese taiko drummer perform at National Theatre of Japan. Thank you to the National Theatre of Tokyo, Japan and to Katsuo Nonoue for giving us the rights to share this amazing video.

[@GabeJohnson91]

The world could use more cultures coming together like this.

[@nakamiyonemura2001]

Facts

[@Callie1981]

just like the rhythms show us, when they come together really good things can happen, and really we are all one and the same.

[@verablexitasap858]

Amen dude!

[@bungholio4747]

Thats how the world was supposed to be 😔

[@SemperFi0313E4]

I agree WW3 must occur lmfao!

[@dimsky8070]

There is something so primordial and mythical about drums that it connect every cultures since ancient times.

[@tophatgeo]

This is such a legendary performance - the African and Japanese music blends together so well and you can tell Mamady and Eitetsu had a blast performing it. Incredible stuff from some awesome performers

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

Such respect & humility between them. There's a lesson to be learned here.

[@1oolabob]

This is absolutely beautiful. Two grandmasters of drumming from different parts of the world, each thoroughly trained in thier own separate ethnic music and tradition, each a dedicated, accomplished musician bringing their culture to the world stage. And uniting through rhythm and joy; the universal languages. They make it seem so easy and fun to do this with music. If every art of the world could do this, we would have a joyful world of peace and sharing.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

This performance was like seeing a wonderful new life form come into being.

[@breathnstop]

If a drumbeat could cure the world, surely this would.

[@ha22el5]

Fun fact: Mamady keita is directed descendant of the Great King Sundiata Keita (1190-1255) the who unified and rule de Mali Empire from 1235 till his death.

[@mrmister1657]

ツHa22el now that’s cool

[@angryangelant9519]

@唐三藏 we wuz kangz and shieet

[@shlomogmz]

Is Mamady Keita related to Salif Keita?

[@dygbytook3964]

Makes me proud to have Malian ancestors. Always thought their architecture was off the charts.

[@Jusuf444333]

Lo see

[@bruhology6437]

Its amazing seeing my too favorite cultural influences Japan and Africa come together to make this Truly mind blowing

[@pn4960]

I don't have strong enough words to tell how much i love this

[@samlebon9884]

Just dance and say nothing.

[@raymontdabizach]

Try 2x playback speed....

[@AstralMarmot]

Dance is a kind of language, in a dialect unique to every person who speaks it. Music like this reminds us that we occupy these bodies, and our movement is as powerful a form of communication as words could be. And it's not something we think either; when you hear this music and let it move you, you don't have to think. It just IS. And I am HERE it.

[@bruhology6437]

We understand

[@markdemell3717]

Love ,is enough.

[@Greg-bz2bf]

I felt so good watching this performance during the pandemic on the Gold Coast of Australia. This is a very artistic collaboration and layering of two drumming styles. I was fortunate to have taken some lessons from Mamady when he passed through Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and while the experience is fantastic on film, being in the master's presence is extraordinary. He is also a very skilled teacher with a big smile. Thank you for sharing this performance.

[@Ulifee1]

All men become brothers: at least in the music it is possible. What a breathtaking combination of African Djembe and Japanese Taiko drums! 😮

[@MatheusMPL]

Two men, two different cultures, but one heart! Absolutely wonderful!

[@zoltankarner6285]

the rhythm is common :) No matter who is who. Great performane!

[@slavden]

They are opposites enriching each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4GnlXajf51ngqs&start_radio=1

[@Bomaximus]

The beat of the human heart is instinctively tribal and flows thru all cultures if you open yourself up to it. Here's is the proof..amazing

[@shaun.h8072]

oui

[@samuelvictor6459]

We'll brothers at least.

[@jangtheconqueror]

Just the sound itself of djembe and taiko go together really well in a way I never imagined

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

It's PERFECT. Symbiosis.

[@user-kq7kz2jy1v]

Oui s'agit de la peau quelque soit

[@yanmich]

two real brothers with drumming heart

[@moonbull3137]

Very, VERY glad I clicked this video

[@BBoyAirXIII]

dont know why my tear come out when im hear it. Love, passion, crazy, spirit, culture, sound....i will make something new in my dance with this. respect and love from VietNam.

[@paulheinrich3232]

Colours of the world..... if we all looked and lived the same... that would be boring.... we learn and complete each other with our own cultures and ways.... mutual respect and overstanding is the key... respect to conscious people.

[@DavidAkhter]

Tell that to the Han Chinese

[@ILikeCoconutsLots]

Couldn't agree more, can't stand this horrible global consumer culture that's emerging, we need to celebrate our diversity not palm it off for some bullshit artificial alternative! When I went to Bali I wanted to experience Bali, but you have to run very far away from Kuta to get away from the fucking Italian restaurants and western style bars :/ I got there in the end, but damn I wish I could have travelled the world 50 years ago when you had a real purpose to see something different. Fuck convenience! We want experience!

[@tea4229]

Beautifully said

[@angryangelant9519]

@唐三藏 Yeah mate kalergi plan is in full swing, europe for europeans and africa is not for chinese etc

[@paulhutchinson5608]

@唐三藏 Ohhh noooo!!! If i would of known i would have stopped myself being born!

[@matteotomba]

No words ...only a big river of emotions..this was pure ecstasy . People who are true masters have big shoulder and strong arms...you are like a mountain. Big hug from heart to heart❤😲😃😃😃

[@siemore]

This is the best definition of what it means to be a warrior.

[@schmoonkie]

Phenomenal performance by both. Just loved it. On top of it, one can tell they're also gentlemen.

[@frankalfar]

Just found this now the universe is complete!!!! Drums are the heart beat of the soul!!!

[@trevorwalden6097]

The one so expressive and sporadic, the other very intense and calculated. Combined, they compliment each other in a way few other musicians can achieve.

[@AntiNubDevice]

It works very well together, and it's also really interesting see the cultural differences displayed in how they play. This is really awesome.

[@cgonthebeat3741]

@Yolanda Davis How?

[@midnitemover5124]

@Yolanda Davis I feel you on this one

[@murufufufufuuu8209]

@Yolanda Davis What «back handed» means ? Is it something bad (there is «back» in it). It sounds like «false» or something like that but I'm not sure ^^ Edit. Or something «regressive»

[@lilydas5981]

I see very little sporadicity. These 2 are trained professionals, the littlest impromptu seeming thing was calculated.

[@Cirlem7890]

The beauty of the world. With 2 musicians. very simple, magnificent Peace and Love people ❤💪❤

[@derrotepaul3485]

I Love it. Great ! The Power of Culture and Art !🇩🇪

[@jeanmason4395]

Yesssssss!!Love it!!

[@bballjizzo]

If I were a King, I would have these fellas playing before my entry everywhere I went!

[@mrmister1657]

Twig Splitter yup sure

[@liloukenzo4034]

Also to the WC? It's a shame you'll disturb your neighbors.

[@zizanie]

-"Get that bat" 🙄!

[@thomasharrison6701]

And have fine African girls dropping rose petals before your every footstep, when you walk, you royal S.O.B. !!!!!!

[@abdousifelhak4486]

@@thomasharrison6701 hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@silvabakx6396]

REAL TALK - best cross cultural conversation between 2 masters that I've had the pleasure of eavesdropping in on in quite some time. afro-asiatic bliss. what a treat. thnx for posting the TRUTH - MORE FYAH!!!

[@billgatesfanclub]

SILVABAK X Cheers there.

[@rommelrivera1186]

They go from playing on-the-beat to syncopated effortlessly. Bravo. One of the best performances I've seen.

[@21jack12345]

8:08 That whole bit just blows my mind and fills me with joy and a strong want to dance and move, bless this mans talents

[@Wisstihrwas]

Lay our differences besides and get together as a human race. The world needs ppl like that more than ever before!! I sincerely thank this great Masters for their awesome piece of music, which really helped me to get my day started. On the other hand i'm even more grate- and thankful for them showing the integrational potential of music! Humankind needs more ppl relying on their similarities thus leading us to a more peacful world! Led the message spread! Amen!!

[@kevrochlin4544]

Fantastic ... Different cultures and musical lineage and yet... rhythm and intelligence combine to find union and two worlds collide in harmony

[@christophermoore4126]

First you see lightning, then you hear thunder.

[@christophermoore4126]

Often times the concussion of the taiko will burst overhead incandescent bulbs.

[@dixonbucks01]

The African drum is crazy amazing. How can one single drum produce any extraordinary beats! Literally I hear it speaking. This is truly amazing.!

[@Quality149]

Performance of these grandmasters cannot be briefed in words. Really etherial.

[@lisanders11]

It´s unreal how much expression there is in a djembe!!

[@13.Month.of.Sunshine]

The test of heaven!! before death 😁 lightning and thunder I LOVE IT !! This Two should tour the world together the world needs something like this. 💚💛❤

[@sylviarichardson8759]

MUSIC HAS NO BOUNDARIES!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

[@flarekary]

I'M LITERALLY GETTING INTO A TRANCE WATCHING THESE AMAZING VIDEOS HOLY CRAP I LOVE DRUMS

[@cesarcastro5397]

If you love dru.ms you have to see cubans them you'll say something

[@aldomares1887]

Yet you type. Nice trance, dude.

[@flarekary]

@@aldomares1887 are you being sarcastic

[@isabelalmario8655]

Rest in Power Mamady Keita!!

[@SteveMonti]

Wow that was wicked - So cool hearing those two drums work together, so tight and foot tapping...Excellent

[@mysticintraining7129]

I watch this every morning to get started in crazy new York city.

[@EscoSar]

I do the same but in London.

[@navyflyer7465]

I hate worldbeat b******* it sounds like a bunch of noise. Everybody's trying to throw their culture into the pot to make themselves relevant. Listening to this teaches me what not to do. You people are into celebrity and marketing more than the meaning of the drum.

[@contactkeithstack]

@@navyflyer7465 are you serious?

[@navyflyer7465]

@tajrulzify Art and entertainment is different. You don't even know what you're listening to.

[@navyflyer7465]

@tajrulzify That is your opinion in which you have the right to have like I have the right to have my opinion that this sounds like another noisy corny New World beat collaboration. A bunch of spaghetti thrown up against the wall that I'm supposed to like. LOL

[@brentricheson8055]

I help facilitate drum circle(s). The closest large US city is Chicago. Thank you to Mamady Keita (djembefola) and Eitetsu Hayashi (taiko soloist). While the importance of the difference between group drumming and solo work cannot be under stated, I thank you all for this work. I am inspired.

[@rosek315]

This is awesome. I always felt the world is connected by its food , music and dance. Can't we all get along?

[@isaiahmac96]

One of the best drum performances I’ve ever seen🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ya64]

That was a beautiful performance! Two cultures blended perfectly! Just wonderful!

[@JimWanjeru]

Keep doing that guys. You are making so many people happy through your art. Thank you.

[@m3tr0idgrl]

they look like theyre having so much fun

[@islandgal2583]

I run out of words to describe what I just saw between theses 2 great men 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 - LUUUUUV My African culture n heritage 💜 - best way to take your mind of covid-19

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

I've never seen stronger evidence that different cultures melding with each other enhance and enrich them.

[@illegaldoorknob1432]

dork_rex I disagree

[@that1metalhead792]

@@illegaldoorknob1432 Based

[@karthebest5155]

@@that1metalhead792 based on what

[@karthebest5155]

so yall racists huh

[@karthebest5155]

@John Burton "boohoo i gotta be around non white people what ever shall i do"

[@sisterphyllis4753]

Oh my Lord! What skills. My arms began to hurt thinking I was playing with them. I love it. Bravo!!!

[@denessz1541]

Maaaaany thanks for this gem!!! Rythm is Life... Life is Rythm...

[@rodterrell304]

Tremendous!! The first I ever set down and watched two guys play drums!!

[@ClbnaVGM]

This is beautiful...we may have different colors and cultures, we're are only one big family. The human race.

[@ExcaliburMinistries]

dat djembe master and the sounds he makes... incredible performance

[@driver55]

The most spiritual & stunning multi tribal drum session i’ve ever witnessed. Power & love to all tribes, & cultures. 🙏✊

[@desayuno_psicodelico]

One of the greatest crossovers on music ever recorded.

[@DarkarXVII]

Very great moment ! Rest in Peace Grandmaster Mamady Keita

[@Liquidcadmus]

wonderful! amazing talent, and also amazing stamina! both blend beautifully into a single fantastic beat.

[@DrCrabfingers]

Just heard Mamady has died in Belgium. Can't tell you how sad I am to hear this....

[@repeatitwithme4481]

When an individual makes something look easy I appreciate the investment.

[@tigcamp]

I love any kind of drums since I was 5 years old (46 now) and watching these two talented performers is simply inspiring and indescribable. Thanks for the post!!

[@bryanramirez4827]

This is so awesome, I could imagine hearing this live. The beat must run through your soul

[@richardturnier]

Exactly so -- I've been to a few performances and it truly reaches down into your inner core.

[@aleethelfa9880]

Increadible players with amazing combinations from different cultures.It is truly a magnificent xperience which showcase diversity.

[@ericrobinson7184]

Speechless-art beyond words like prayers.

[@ismadvm]

Excellent! Quel plaisir pour l'ouïe !!!!!! Magnifique cette complicité !!!

[@HaJassar]

first I start listening to this sitting at my desk.. half way in and I'm dancing like a maniac!

[@joelongew]

Amazing display of the masculine enterprise in sound, thank you for this.

[@goaconstrictor3037]

I could go run through the wilds and wrestle wild animals while listening to this music! Epic!

[@jeanmason4395]

@Goa constrictor...Yeah! I hear ya!! This drumming is inexplicably inspirational ....

[@ANDROAV]

What a beautiful experience what a beautiful experience! brothers from two worlds become one

[@shirou9237]

omg, professional djenbe player have so hard hit and big tone! great duo. thank you for upload from japan.

[@darneygripper6750]

shirou9237

[@feedomfreedomgrowers876]

Loved it... I didn’t know how much I needed to discover these two beautiful humans!!

[@alsaulso1332]

this is beautiful!! together we make a joyful noise!!

[@ingridverschoote7104]

Male power!! I can't believe how good this is. Brilliant duo! Respect to both!

[@markflapper6001]

Amazing! Never seen a fola play so entirely free....! True Master!

[@db6727]

Absolutely incredible. What a session. Hope those folks continue to drum.

[@user-cn3nr1zd3c]

Two Men Two Drumers, amazing joint!!

[@melissajove2932]

i just love the playfulness between both in the final piece XD

[@sarsare1507]

humanity is fantastic when it lets the heart beat !!!!!!! thank you !!!! ! merci !!! arigato gozaimasu !!!!! inou wali !!!!!

[@joselinopinto7979]

When one loves his culture

[@josephuturunoumbiwoladbhsh5347]

Truly human... simple as that

[@ornamentalsounds7632]

I cry every time I watch this video, the music is so beautiful, thank you Grandmaster Namaby Keita!

[@kaikart123]

NOW THIS IS THE DRUM FUSION I'VE NEVER HEARD

[@contactkeithstack]

Almost all politicians are lawyers or economists. That explains in part why the world is as disjointed as it is. Lawyers and economists make sense in terms of lawmaking and economic policy, but we need more artists like this as heads of state. People who have experienced common humanity to such a high degree.

[@HugoGarcia-mm2uy]

Thank you for your words brother

[@UmbraeVenator]

No way, I think people like this are perfectly fit to what they're doing already :)

[@m3tr0idgrl]

@@cakesnatcher4541 XD ive never met an asshole drummer but I mean you might be right

[@magickriver]

@@cakesnatcher4541 maybe it's you who's da asshole compulsive twig splittin' troll? 🤣 But you funny, so no problem!

[@porters.5811]

It would be a mistake of monumental proportions to assume a talented drummer would make a good head of state by virtue of their musical ability. It is a common fallacy to believe that a celebrity is a likeable or good person because we like their work, which leads to some pretty unfortunate problems nowadays. People will listen to, and give more heed to a celebrity giving their opinion on a subject, than to what the science and experts in the field have to say. I'm not saying an artist can't be a good leader, but no artist who hasn't taken the time to cultivate leadership skills as well as art, will develop those skills through art. Artists aren't enlightened, they are people just like you who have become good at art.

[@anshulsinghchauhan1418]

Humans..as should be..

[@nathalia2192]

Exacto...

[@beeaem2968]

They make me fall in love with their spirits.

[@klauslatza4007]

That's the way I like it. During the 90 th. , Mamady was my teacher. I´He opens my hearth. Now I see this video ... Great Performance.

[@patrickcardiff7811]

these dudes laid down so many poly-rhythmic sequences that my head almost blew up

[@prhyxzful]

impressive showmanship and talent.. truly a grand master :)

[@marty.mcflux]

8:38 could be an epic sample for a heavy DnB track

[@stanhegeman8751]

You, my beastly friend are a true warrior artist. I haven’t enjoyed this level of percussive artistry since 1980 when I saw, live in K. C. Leonard Gibbs make music with a rope web around a clay pot 5 minutes, solo. He was giving GroverWashington, jr. a break. Thank you for this explosion of glory!

[@Bluesrains]

Hats Off To Hayashi!!! Some Great Playing!!

[@margaretanderson2839]

And to Mamady Keita, love them

[@jeremoe1]

Truly some awesome drumming! Had to Bookmark this one!

[@animalluvr760]

WOW!!! What a wonderful experience. Thank You so much!!

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

I've wondered for years why I've never seen djembefola and taiko together. I was thinking something orchestra-sized (and still want to see/feel that), but I'm glad I'm not the only one that had this seemingly obvious thought. Thanks for the upload. Sir Mamady Keita's hands on those switches from lyrical to rhythm ARE THEE TRUTH.

[@dreday14]

Wow, will love to drum like this master one day ;-)

[@vojkotravner6413]

Simply Superb and of course: thank you!

[@soranashrafi6206]

I don't know how I can appreciate you. It is amazing. Thank you soooooo much.

[@acingye4jesus488]

I love this fusion...... Simply beautiful!

[@writtenbyrharrison]

Outstanding work!

[@dwightgaston6079]

AMAZING. Thank you for this jewel of a jam!

[@jcdrumsdetroit9550]

WOW! Incredible Master Drummers! Must have practiced for a year! Just Beautiful!!

[@ninamirandasmokecity]

Breathtaking. Thank you. Wow! to be watched again and again.