Kubatana and the Moringa Dancers are a multicultural group, performing African inspired music and dance. Our group learns from drum and dance masters who’s music and dance represents tribal celebrations, rituals and legends throughout Africa.
With the blessings of our many African teachers and masters, our intention of our group is to celebrate the beauty and culture of African drum and dance . . and represent those teachers from a place of respect and gratitude.
Originally, according to the Bambara people in Mali, the name of our main drum (the djembe) comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace..
Please celebrate and come dance with us.
With the blessings of our many African teachers and masters, our intention of our group is to celebrate the beauty and culture of African drum and dance . . and represent those teachers from a place of respect and gratitude.
Originally, according to the Bambara people in Mali, the name of our main drum (the djembe) comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace..
Please celebrate and come dance with us.
Didadi
Didadi is a rhythm of the Bamana from South Mali. In the Sikasso region the 'Didadidoundoun' is used when playing this rhythm. It is used for celebration at the end of the year and on receipt of highly honoured guests. It is one of the Malian rhythms in which one Dunun player plays two overlaid Dununs.
Sinte
A celebration rhythm from the Negaara people of Boké, Guinea. Sinte was played by women on large carved wooden drums called krins until the 1980’s. It has since been adapted to the Djembe and Dunun drum. Once done for girls rites of passage, it is now also done all year round for many occasions including full moon celebrations.
Kuku
Kuku is a vibrant coastal rhythm originating from the Manian ethnic group in coastal Guinea. It is traditionally performed by fisherwomen and has become a popular rhythm for celebrations.
Kassa
A harvest-dance of the Malinke-people in East Guinea. The word means granary (store house). During harvest-time the farmers go to the fields, that are sometimes far away from the village. A camp is made for as long as needed. Some woman come to prepare the meals (and to sing). During the day the drummers play Kassa to support the workers in the field. When the harvest is completed there is a big party in the village, called Kassalodon.
Macru
Makru is a rhythm of flirtation and seduction from the Susu people of Guinea. This is a lighthearted and energetic courting dance that gives young girls and boys an opportunity to express their love and admiration for each other. Traditionally it is played on a full moon eve following Yankadi.
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