Theo Asalato Demo

Backstage with my amazing friend Theo Martey of 'Akwaaba Ensemble' as he demonstrates his wizardry on the asalato. This might be my new favorite instrument. 100% all-organic, earth'n'soul-fed Ghanaian gourd music.

[@freelance_commie]

I’m a drummer of 20 years in the US and I’d never seen these before as of ten minutes ago. And as of 5 minutes ago I purchased a pair from a seemingly passionate and quality maker in the UK, and ai cannot wait

[@dragons_hook]

Its so cool to see instruments like that from around the world. Instantly captivating!

[@lucster9317]

How are you liking them so far?

[@DK-vb3so]

Did you get them is it nice?

[@NerdGlassGamingPA]

How did it turn out ? You play them still ?

[@nordindelosreyes3473]

Really unique instrument

[@dahretoes5864]

He sound exactly like a young Morgan Freeman

[@karinedelion7594]

Merci beaucous 🥰

[@LiciousCrackitt_SOUNDBENDA]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3qneH1rfcqcqck

[@dinohunter7176]

The combo of rhytms is amazing.

[@wugy07]

Ghanian music is something else. The body is directly involved in the music.

[@protoman1214]

Isn’t it always though? I’m confused, who makes music without direct involvement of the body?

[@wugy07]

@@protoman1214 only elite musicians have proper control on their body as they play. It's quite discouraged in classical music. This instrument directly involves the body as you need to move your hands and body in order to get a sound out of them. There's a better connection to rhythm and movement. I just find it interesting, African music seems to me to be very in touch with the body.

[@Pocoloco415]

Good teacher

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Super fun :)

[@chrisade1981]

Great demo.

[@Lewis-sz4fj]

❤

[@expgronz]

what is that lady doing behind him

[@azuriwhitlock]

❤❤❤!

[@伊勢型一番艦伊勢]

0:16 Why did an examiner appeare?

[@FriesOfWar]

I swear this instrument got atleast 5 or more names

[@TimurSokol]

JoJo reference?

[@MR-xf8xg]

That lady is distracting. Can she have a seat?

[@MXedits_1]

I discovered this same technique playing around with rope and weight attached to it. Made it bounce back and forth but never thought it was an actual historical instrument in Africa. Awesome.

[@krisztiankoblos1948]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_CqqFuoq-Ci5o&ab_channel=TheKiffness Same here.

[@shadowowner6485]

I want this instrument so badlyyyy!! I can't find it in Colombia

[@freakman0815]

Just build it yourself

[@harmeloist]

One! Two! shake shake...

[@MeLlamoKi]

Wonderful Much respect to the player 💪🏼🙏🏻

[@terrancebrown87]

Been trying to get the hang of this for a while now. The way he showed it slowly at first was exactly what I needed! I’m getting the hang of it now thanks to him 🙏

[@kingofhearts1072]

Sheeeesh....those people talking in the background...🤬STFU!

[@EvanPynes]

Wish I could Like twice! This is aawesome

[@Zerophoenix1]

its genius. who woulda thought that with the natural movement of the shaker you could add a string and have another sound ONE HANDED.

[@sektor5247]

I love this, I want to give this video 10,000 likes. need me a pair of these...........

[@ForStarcraft]

thanks for sharing, quite a unique experience and I appreciate the performers sincerity

[@fredonitch8761]

Amazing african technology !

[@nancywanda8642]

organic tech 😉

[@neauxmad1048]

Me shaking my phone with him

[@raghavendranp3090]

Watching in 2022 !!

[@FairleySneddz]

What you doing with your thumb buddy? My thumb keeps getting in the way lol 😆

[@Tylergoggles17]

What is this instrument called

[@phiangleflip]

I've seen it spelled Kush Kash and Nkush Kash... even Kush Kosh, if I remember correctly. Hopefully that helps at all. :)

[@Tylergoggles17]

@@phiangleflip thanks bud

[@amateur4everything]

At 2:27 and on my brain broke. I didn't know you need one for each hand. Ordered mine off the internet and only got the one.

[@mirleydamazio628]

Estou vendo esse instrumento no Brasil. Casa muito bem com nossos rítmos, impressionante! Não sei o porquê não estava por aqui há mais tempo, como outros instrumentos africanos. É lindo !!❤

[@matakakikukaku]

when you say thank you.. i was a bit lost, thought it will go for a little bit more.. 😅

[@matthewserna8509]

Sound amazing what are thay called I get me some???

[@sanatiely007]

Kkk.. lembrei de um brinquedo que deram o nome de "bola do Tiririca

[@tutubeas10]

Man, I got a pair of these but the cords are too short for my hands.

[@moosahussainclub]

Great teacher

[@cjh6678]

Can Jane Goodall get the hell out the way?!?

[@KingNast]

lmao!

[@arcadeleon6077]

Where do you hold the instrument? Between middle and index finger or ring and middle fingers?

[@bigl6322]

Between the middle and index finger

[@arcadeleon6077]

@@bigl6322 thx

[@dwightross1694]

Dawg why that lady so close 😂

[@nimaru___]

i love youtube algorithm

[@marlenemelo1621]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌺🌹🌹💙❤💜

[@ChantalChin]

It's a kosh kash from Ghana.

[@mikekrazz]

Love it. Can’t wait to get some

[@robertbobert4878]

Thanks this helped alot

[@damke5578]

nileesay niles went wild here

[@danivc9878]

CAN YOU SELL ME SOME PLEASE

[@ramuloramula2628]

Noo those are horse balls

[@AyushmanAdhikary]

How can I get one.

[@johan081257]

It sees so easy ppfff.

[@LeilaniLanilei]

en admiration...j'adore, je veux apprendre

[@게임왕-g5b]

완투 쉑쉑~

[@krighteousngandwe4555]

Interesting...

[@keithmiddleton6907]

WOW!!!

[@thatweirdguy1126]

Slickback?

[@LeilaniLanilei]

j'adore, je veux apprendre !

[@craigschaffert]

So FUUUNNNN!

[@apex_xd8907]

haha balls

[@milgox]

Baddes

[@slicaltimistic1]

😁Excellent demo. Thank you. Just purchased two of these Kashakas. I never heard of this, but this some I have to experience. Gonna tried it out. This is a very unique instruments.

[@joem1648]

where did you buy them I've been looking everywhere

[@sergiopalacios8183]

Tenga su laic buen hombre 👍🏻✌🏻🇲🇽✌🏻

[@Yevgi]

Классно звучит!

[@P4pst99]

awesome! thanks for showing :)

[@terryroberts5309]

That was brilliant 👏 ive been playing the dejembe drum at my mental health group Kim's and I bought my own drum also with it came these two instruments and a shaker.

[@user-uj6lc2ql2p]

Racism is not tolerated on this platform.

[@terryroberts5309]

@@user-uj6lc2ql2p Good to know how have I been racist?

[@kesslerwatson4085]

Badass

[@eightras.]

Its Morgan freeman..with balls.

[@dat_music_dude9718]

Bought a pair a week ago, can’t wait until they get here!!!

[@thekarmafarmer608]

Lot of sore fingers to learn this. Great demo. Thanks

[@LeonSilver]

awesome!

[@jaywantshedge7470]

thank you sir.. :)

[@sjeter61]

love this!!

[@yms4355]

Wow

[@robertbobert4878]

thank you bro this will help alot

[@浚原程]

I just bought this today in Gahna.Now i am practicing.So diffcult.

[@claudioribeiroBJJ]

Name the instrument?

[@chariotrequiem5465]

@@claudioribeiroBJJ bro he commented 4 years ago

[@augurheist5637]

@@chariotrequiem5465 🤣

[@slimblank1562]

@@claudioribeiroBJJ cas cas lol

[@phiangleflip]

@@claudioribeiroBJJ It's called Nkush Kash :)

[@tamar4067]

Ah yes the Nkush Kash

[@reymanaging9922]

Idol

[@suelydiasgarcia6847]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@spiritakarabbit369]

Awesome

[@BradyKacon]

are they all geeked?

[@siletsahar]

Wow amazing!!

[@Jamesandcheraylucas]

👍😊

[@lazzatehayat]

Amazing😍

[@bphater31]

Awesome

[@maricam460]

how can i build it?

[@inkblot985]

How would you recommend adjusting the length of the rope?