Drumroots Tanante
Drumroots is based on the drumming traditions of West Africa - especially Guinea, where many of our members have studied under celebrated drumming masters. The rhythmic traditions of Guinea are derived from the highly cultured and musical Mandeng people, who have influenced musical traditions throughout West Africa.
Our principal instrument is the Djembe, a skin-covered hand drum shaped like a large goblet and played with the bare hands. A variety of tones can be produced - principally the slap, which has a high and sharp sound, the tone which is more rounded and full, and the bass, which is deep and resonant. We also use drums known as Dunduns; this trio of bass drums, played with wooden sticks and metal bells give the music its bass line and melody, which identifies each rhythm and help hold the tempo.
Konden festival in Samakofadda, Northeast Guinea 2014
West African Dance with Louis Pierre Yonsian, in Manchester.
Tanante Performance with Iya Sako and Jokeh Sillah Live at Moovin Festival 2018
DRUMROOTS WEST AFRICAN PERFORMANCE TROUPE: TANANTE Feat. Iya Sako
Drumroots African drumming workshops in Schools
Tanante: Matadi
DRUMROOTS PROFESSIONAL DJEMBE SKINNING SERVICE (Feat. Sidiki Dembele Djembe Kan)
DRUMROOTS TEAM BUILDING AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
TANANTE DEMO 2014 MENDIANI feat. Iya Sako, Sidiki Dembele, Baba Galle
TANANTE DEMO 2014 DJAA feat Iya Sako, Sidiki Dembele, Baba Galle
TANANTE DEMO 2014 DUNUNBA feat Iya Sako, Sidiki Dembele
Drumroots Workshop with Iya Sako @ Z Arts 2014
Drumroots @ Pride Festival Liverpool 2013 with Nandos
DRUMROOTS: TANANTE WITH IYA SAKO PERFORM JARAFOLI @ MK2013
DRUMROOTS: Maitre Samsou and The Beat Artistes, Parklife Festival 2012 Promo Video
SIPA DJEMBE KAN/SOLO: TANANTE WITH SIPA in Abene, Cassamance, Senegal 2012.
GUINEE FARE-TANANTE WITH SIPA in Abene, Cassamance, Senegal 2012.wmv
DRUMROOTS COURSE AT ZION ARTS CENTRE: STUDENT PERFORMANCE
DRUMROOTS LIVE! Maitre Samsou and The Beat Artistes- Sorsonet
KOMODENU - TANANTE WITH SIPA in Abene, Senegal 2012
DIENG-TANANTE WITH SIPA in Abene, Cassamance, Senegal 2012.wmv
DRUMROOTS: SANGBARALLA DUNUNBA BOLO KONONDO with Namory Keita.wmv
DRUMROOTS:SANGBARALLA DJAA with Namory Keita
TANANTE DUNDUNBA DANCE.wmv
Tanante with Sipa and Wassalon group 2011- BALANE
Tanante in Abene 2011 Sofa.wmv
DUNUNBA 2: TANANTE with SIPA and WASSALON GROUP in TOUBA KABIRA, ABENE 2011
DUNUNBA: TANANTE with SIPA and WASSALON GROUP, ABENE 2011
diene sanga dance class 2009 with tanante