Kallistav Armastus :)

New film about Amma by Jan Kounen

Valter Percussion Bataj�n - Elegu�valteriano1 min 12 sec - Dec 29, 2006Valter Percussion Bataj�n is a mix between traditional Bat�-drums and caj�n. I had the idea to mix these drums on my first trip to cuba 1999 I�ve been experimenting with it since then. Now I�m proud to present the most "authentic"-sounding bataj�n on the market! here jamming with master conguero Yaroldy Abreu /Valter

"Three Changos" from Vamos al Tambortinamatanzas4 min 47 sec - Jun 3, 2007Presentations in Matanzas, Cuba occur on the third day after initiation and include a complete Oro Cantado (cycle of songs) culminating in songs for the Orisha to whom the Iyawo is crowned. The akpon sings until the Orishas come down...Btw, the sticks held over the Iyawos' heads represent the roof of Chango's house.

"El Lenguaje del Tambor"whatnao4 min 3 sec - May 28, 2007http://kabiosile.org/

Kabiosile presents live recordings of Afro Cuban folkloric music from Cuba's most dynamic African spiritual tradition: Santeria (also known as Lucumi or la Regla de Ocha).

This comprehensive 2 disc DVD package offers more than 5 hours of drumming demonstrations, tutorials, and interviews in Spanish with English subtitles

The film features Master of Afro Cuban Percussion Daniel Alfonso Herrera, the most sought after percu

"La Fuerza del Tambor" Trailertinamatanzas5 min 54 sec - Jun 3, 2007"The Power of the Drum" presents many of the ways in which the drums are used to communicate with the Orishas and with Olofi (God). Interviews and drumming demonstrations are interspersed with examples from live drumming celebrations featuring the bata drums, g�iro, and the Bembe Macagua. Filmed in Matanzas, Cuba.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Interview!zawmyolwin2272 min 58 sec - Dec 18, 2006"Finally, let me speak directly to all of the people of Burma. Your dream of democracy is not forgotten, nor is it yours to bear alone. America stands with you. We remain with you as your dedicated partner and we will work to hasten the coming of days when you will once again live in freedom, peace and prosperity." (U.S. Department of State Secretary Condoleezza Rice, May 29th 2006)