Jalikunda African Drums take the Montserrat African Music Festival by storm

The raw power and energy of Jalikunda's djembe drumming riveted the attention and delighted the crowd that attended the 1st African Music Festival on the tiny Island of Montserrat in the Caribbean in 2013. The festival, held in Salem Cricket ground, was repeated the next year and on popular request, Jalikunda returned and wowed the crowds in Montserrat again.

[@ronakdash5778]

Even as Indian i got goosebumps, music has no boundaries 😍

[@samuellp1146]

Indians have some bad ass hand drummers too.

[@ronakdash5778]

@@samuellp1146 yes my friend, i would suggest you check sambalpuri dulduli and shiv tandav dholak 🙏🏻, these drums are 🔥

[@kissmiss1936]

@@ronakdash5778 Indigenous drums all around the world are best .

[@alienkishorekumar]

wdym by even as Indian? Dude all of us are from Africa. Go look at Chenda Melam from Kerala, they sound similar to this. And yes, South Indians are Indians too, we are just as diverse as entire Africa.

[@ronakdash5778]

@@alienkishorekumar i mean no harm but i just said i neved heard such familiar drums anywhere outside India. That's why it attracts me ❤

[@shennicecato2271]

Powerful, I played this for my baby in the womb and baby started moving like crazy lol...thank you for this!!!!!!!

[@logand450]

Damn THATS POWERFUL MUSIC

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

Awwwwwwwwwww that's so good! 👍💗

[@paschaholtry2756]

My sister Shelise has a baby boy in womb I will send this to her to play on her belly ( I bet it will work her baby boy is very active!!❤️‍🔥😂

[@wayazza8186]

@@logand450 jhhuuiiñyguiìop000olppppppppp000000

[@greatcoldemptiness]

No it didn't

[@sarina76667]

There's just something about percussion. It's impossible to be still. It's like a heartbeat. Rhythm gets your blood moving and your body and being has to follow.

[@tapelessbus]

Kelvingts' videos are 10,000,000,000,000,000,000 times better!!!!!

[@UrumaJr]

@@tapelessbus i dont give a fuck

[@kouledoucoure5030]

@@tapelessbus is

[@Humble-iq5ue]

Because the heart beat is the rhythm of life. Rhythm truly is life.

[@KenyaGoodsonDR]

Can't sit STILL!!!! 🎉💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@LyranVega]

damn this makes me proud to have African blood rushing through my body!!!!

[@franciscopalasio6263]

marquise davis cool man

[@psychticambitin7987]

Maat Sun Child same

[@paulappleby7033]

Hey makes me proud too - I'm a human, just like these guys!

[@Duhitsfran]

Sameeee

[@kermitthefrog9623]

@Vela S not even traceable amounts theb

[@melissatf5268]

Lovely real African roots only them can play like that big Respect from Caribbean

[@teddy615]

We’re doing these drums at my school. They hurt your hands soooooo much big respect to these guys

[@ilovejesus9303]

I know most people don't appreciate it, it's hard work

[@shyasiaearth9654]

The calluses

[@NuttyCuts_]

yeh i was in a parade with a bog one of these and my hands were so achey afterwards

[@sushmarane4274]

Oh

[@sushmarane4274]

I thought it is easy to play

[@HASIJOMAGNETON]

This music communes with the soul on a very deep primitive level and its vibrations awakens the ancient essence of humanity. Its just divine!!!

[@TheIndusCivilization]

M HASIJO yes my brother...said lovely...peace n love to all my fellow sisters n brothers🌠💙

[@teneshamodeste1053]

This shit is crappy

[@abrarkalwarabrarkalwar8643]

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[@lilo1733]

So primitive is your best description....

[@mrmister1657]

M HASIJO umm.... *primitive?*

[@XAAROV1]

My 22 month old boy just got Primal dancing to this. One of the coolest things I've ever seen. Thanks

[@mr.nieves9913]

This is BETTER than coffee in the morning!! Love it!

[@junnaulue3191]

This music is amazing, makes me feel like a lion is chasing me but I am too fast!

[@inaamnavanguer3167]

Dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@M.I.22]

This just made my day hahaha, you're too funny 😂😂😂

[@welcometomyworld222]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 stop this, I laughed so hard ohh my goodness. I even visualised that’s why it’s so funny.

[@BeautibullCreation]

LMAAOOO 😅😅😅listen Everytime I think I'ma just get up and do a lil head nod and I hear them drums??? All of a sudden I'm dancing around breathing hard with my ancestors for 2 hours straight

[@avianearth2397]

Definitely stirs my imagination as well!

[@breeanawomack3267]

I am happy to be a Africa american

[@huhuruz77]

I`m watching right now the match Senegal - Holland * Qatar 2022 ) and I was curious to see how the fans from Senegal use the drums and I`ve found this video ! Interesting and the rhythm is extremely attractive and I enjoy a lot ! Thank you ! GO SENEGAL !!! 💪💪💪

[@SovereignSoulTV]

Its in our DNA music... you've set me free!!!!

[@antoinefernandez8835]

La magie du rythme, de la musique et de vos origines, vous appartiennent, merci pour tout sa

[@sashikiranvarma5134]

Wow beautiful music Jallikunda African drum music lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰. Respect and Love From India

[@taylorelizabethmartin]

I was depressed and heart broken and I listened to this and helped me pray and cheer up god bless ❤

[@popeye2089]

Couldn’t stop jumping around . It’s beautiful. Ancestors ❤️💛💚. My kids are going to love this . ❤️ music

[@maxcholkar5075]

Could not stop tapping feet and moving like insane in public place. It really mesmerises.

[@busyblackguy]

This makes me wanna get up and move. Just added it to my workout playlist lol

[@Zannnnah]

+Joshua Black...Tell me if you didn't read my mind! Breeze that cardio warm up.

[@bokeboke3129]

Bravo C'est génial, du rythme au cœur ❤️ profond de l'Afrique Merci mes gas magnifiques

[@LadyMngwa]

I like the part where they play on drums. Seriously, I love this music style. Simply amazing what they are able to do.

[@moorishlife2262]

From Morocco sending all my love to our Brothers and Systers in Senegal BOP BOP BOP BOP STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART. OUR BLOOD IS NOTHING WITHOUT YOURS... RUNNING RUNNING FOR ETERNITY AND FUCK THE RACISTS

[@xpr1ncess]

school sent me here...

[@lennarthoekveen9339]

Sweet school

[@adawnhowell9256]

My mom's dryer sent me here. For some reason when she runs it, the dryer sounds like African Caribbean drums. lol smh

[@danf2010]

same

[@mindfulmovespilates]

same

[@chelsea-fx4kp]

Same lmao for a test haha

[@ManishPathakIndia]

Namastey Lots of Love and Respect from India.

[@scottbeater-man3714]

I love this, these dudes are real musicians

[@KIMSOULJA]

Magnificent !!!!!! Africa FOREVER !!!!!!!

[@kevolab4356]

From a white guy in South Africa I have to say that you guys are the best. I really hope you guys make it big.

[@decoloniz_afro]

How did u get to south africa🤔🤔

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

Sounds to Herald the Return of the King! Happy Easter all.. Tremendous music...perfect for this 2023 Easter Day!!! One Love!!

[@rorog5892]

Africa the mother of soul

[@markroule7569]

This flag 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮 my country. I love u africa❤️❤️

[@coenijn]

Love all ways of playing drums all over the world, this is one of the great ones I've seen. Absolutely amazing effort and enthusiasm those guys put in! Love the reactions of the public and especially that old man as well! Greets from the Netherlands!

[@jean-christophearsenault2104]

When it grooves, it does that, it RIVETS the attention of the crowd. People seemed to feel like they were participating in something, not just watching.

[@youssefyoss71]

My all soul is dancing when i start listen to afro drums ...iam moroccan sooo 👍👍

[@NadesMaria]

PURE POWER!!!! I love drums, but this video came across my playlist as I was exercising and all I can say is I immediately became some sort of Superwoman and had a SUDDEN burst of energy like never before. Absolutely fabulous talent here. This is now saved in my workout playlist. #LoveIt #SuperbTalent #MuchRespect

[@NubianGirl7]

I remember in primary school had a teacher from Ghana and we used to do drumming all time. Miss those days

[@jerrodmecca7745]

Wow. Just amazing. A people thought to make these instruments and then master the sound. Love love love it. ❤️

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏 Jalikunda African Drums.

[@louiseuteamo]

Damn that was so good. Currently learning about this at school and I decided to look for videos about it. I absolutely do not regret it! So good.

[@Eray2007]

Same

[@paulstephens9649]

Amazing !!

[@sam-yk9jv]

Outstanding

[@smilingcoastbah4507]

Just simple amazing!!!! Talendet group, wonderful brilliant players. Thanks for uploading this electrifying show!!!!!!

[@nicolasgoldring7128]

Ok, this is so amazing. This really lets all the blood, energy, and adrenaline flow through your body! It really makes you want to dance!

[@samaravind9963]

Have you ever heard Chennai's funeral band ??

[@davidlacey1627]

This is sooooo amazing!

[@deekshithkandinje5260]

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[@misterpepejulianonsima1104]

@@Arranus but I can

[@Julian_1990]

Great . I'm from sri lanka 🇱🇰

[@dortebuttenschn3764]

This is FABULOUS! Thank you so much!

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

Beautiful cleansing sound! I just love that bass level drum.... ahhhhhh it's so 🤯 in the best possible way! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CurlySimone]

Loved it so much I got up off my tush and started dancing.

[@Nick-xp5lt]

Music brings life where no where else does. May we all join together as brothers and sisters. What a life this has been for me. This is pure talent💯👌🏻

[@its-cora9640]

I did African drumming when I was in school. I loved every bit of it ❤

[@DaviDjembe]

Sidiki Dembele!! I can always recognize your sound on the djembe. You inspire all of us

[@DeliaRHall]

Just discovered you and it went right to my core. Absolutely AMAZING, totally AWESOME !! Thank you so much .

[@champaynegonzalez3654]

Thank you so much my brothers,I love and thank you for this beautiful energy,real soul food. I listen to your drumming a lot they are all healing and the powerful the strength of those hands are amazing continue to s0readvthis medicine across the globe one love peace,light and healing to ya'll ❤️🙏🏿🇯🇲

[@mrinalibarbaraacadem]

U guys r God of djembe. I'm a huge huge huge fan Sir .. I love to listen to u anytime anywhere. ..

[@airamj.cruz.7711]

Wanna move! Yeahhh! Beautiful and amazing energy,!

[@A.K.AntoineKaram]

WOW amazing!!! That made me dance while sitting 😍😍😍

[@juliocesartelleriaramirez8351]

Incredible rhythms !! just by listening to them, my body moves and wants to dance it !!

[@TheAngel55555]

Damn this is awesome love u africa..😍❤

[@Exetta73]

I LOVVVEEEEE THIS music for the soul thank you

[@smoovegittar]

It takes me and lifts me up. The heart is open.

[@HavatseletHasharon7]

Wow!! Amazing! Thrilling! Exciting! Made me dance 💃🏻 So much adrenaline and happiness 😃

[@aryastark4064]

lovely music ... Love from India

[@evernikao001]

I'm Venezuelan, and I just love how African drum music made it into this continent and all the musical and cultural Richness of the Afro-Caribean music today... And it all began there! If you're interested you could search for "Prende la Vela"- Toto la Momposina (Colombian) "leo Leo le" -Tambor urbano (Venezuelan)

[@danielcamachofrancabandier8392]

Es sorprendente lo familiar que le suena a uno, dígalo ahí, compadre.

[@meyreguimaraes5228]

Wordless ... Divine Rithm ... Gods Sound, for sure ... Beautiful People

[@dhari708]

I love Africa i from saidi arabia

[@megaa973]

anyone else here for homework?

[@nickygames8970]

Me

[@megaa973]

@@nickygames8970 ha what year u in?

[@beboasalways9870]

Meeeee 😅

[@Dharmaputuscamer]

Yes thats me

[@gustavoamador4549]

Cheers from Mexico to all my African brothers this music sounds similar to music from Mexico

[@ashleycampbell6104]

No it doesn’t

[@shailendrasharma4986]

U guys are just the best, love you all

[@ronnienewman6912]

Thesae drums are healing your bodies, listen, dance or just allow the music flow through. It's great thank you.-

[@bkrider19]

Boom BAP ... budum bump bump Boom BAP ... budum bump bump Love that.

[@hannagille7418]

He he, that little thingie trough is really cool!

[@youssefyoss71]

Noo its pum pum pudum pu pudum 😊

[@bkrider19]

@@youssefyoss71 Right! My earbuds are not very good. Thanks for the correction!

[@Gurthofthegalaxy]

these will get you into some kind of trance

[@karthikdailyhappened1043]

Watched again and again more than Ten times ♥️

[@sheeravambo8968]

As an African,its comical how much westerners are mentioning Lions hahaha but this remain me of studying Liberian culture dancing when I was young ...beautiful very nostalgic...

[@sam-yk9jv]

Great

[@Kiyarose3999]

Fantastic!!!!’ Loved it man, ✊🏽🌎🌻

[@barbaragrindstaff8734]

I've never realized how black Africa had so much influence over Brazilian culture until I watched this. The people enslaved brought to our land so much culture and, with their struggles and everything they had to go through, they made who we are now. I, as a direct descent of black Africans, am so proud of my ancestors and all the lessons they taught us. It was a sad part of our history, but a lesson that made us resilient and strong and also full of life and willing to show the world the rhythm and the passion we have. My dream is to visit the continent and especially Angola. Love from Brazil, your brothers and sisters from another continent. ❤️

[@taothekoraenchanter1503]

its true. most enslaved africans went to brazil. brazilians are of african descent. some are Portuguese and african but african none the less. love from america, your brother from the states.

[@internetsuperhero2581]

Damn music really did start in Africa 🔥🔥💯

[@ieuan6537]

i was told to listen to this for homework, did not disappoint!

[@Eray2007]

Same i think everyone is

[@naveenparvat4104]

Love from India 🇮🇳 Uttar pradesh

[@mrinalibarbaraacadem]

I'm want to thank you all u make me proud Sir

[@nalinir5092]

👏👏👏this is fanatastic!! Would have loved to see some dancing.

[@joehogg7424]

this actually slaps

[@-lavender-777]

Yes crazy

[@lilymartin2630]

no pun intended

[@Humble-iq5ue]

We're all humans and drumming is in the human blood. We just forget that.

[@meyreguimaraes5228]

I would love to attend the Montserrat Festival...UAUUUUUU❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielsherrer8223]

Don't listen with your mind or your thoughts. Listen with your heart.

[@francescaa8331]

Thanks for posting this

[@LibbieGamer]

i needed to watch this for Homework

[@tpw5250]

same

[@j-lani]

Truly beautiful people we are. Love and cherish our Sftican heritage 🇲🇼

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

I feel like I could knife fight a lion now.

[@Gurthofthegalaxy]

hahaha

[@bozzmo]

First laugh today. Thanks

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

@@bozzmo This made me happy. To know I made someone slightly happier than they were before means I accomplished something good today. I lost the knife fight though....who knew that if you mess with one lion, you get the whole pride.

[@lilkob239]

@@FirstLast-zv5od you’re too funny!😂

[@carolsueglazebrook3206]

Thank you for the drumming!

[@simonhanson5990]

oh yeah! they have definitely got it, they are definitely doing it, i am moved

[@cyancyborg1477]

I don't know why I'm here, I just needed this.

[@jacinthtillery1845]

lots of love power and vibe great great jah love jamaica

[@padin1967]

These guys are on fire 🔥 awesome love it 🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘

[@omarsaleem3076]

got my first djembe the other day............yeah its gonna be fun.

[@1pichucho]

Love from Medellin, Colombia. This is amazing!

[@kimberlydaly4921]

absolutely AMAZING!!!!

[@zah-fay]

just wat the soul needed ...awesoooome

[@veragrund9068]

This drums give me the Energie 💪

[@sophieotieno1300]

Beautiful African stuff. Vety inspiring ❤❤❤

[@rodrigotapias-tx1lp]

FODA! Saudacoes do Brazil/Canada

[@saltlife9620]

Thank you! Been missing live drums! Quite the workout dancing, gotta build up my strength and stamina in the hopes I find some live drumming soon! 🎶🪘💃

[@dalkham9911]

WOW I love it it is amazing

[@Marny5580]

Wow! Outstanding. It brings to mind 'King Solomon's Mine' movie - with the dancing.

[@welshwookiee6447]

Only just seen this,,,,heh heh...Some fine solos.....and then Sidiki Dembele lights it up....!!! Oh my, his rolls are one of the fastest, cleanest sounding there have ever been....in my humble opinion...only perhaps boka camara was as mind blowingly fast and distinct. But it's not about that..The joy, energy and togetherness that this music conveys is what brings us all to it. And the generosity of heart and spirit of the teachers such as Sidiki, whom I've had the pleasure of attending workshops with, underpins it all. ❤

[@user-de6df3jq8i]

Very cold 🥶 and dark sky in Melbourne now, the drums are really waking me up 👍👍👍😄