Djembist
This is the channel created by Michael J. Taylor, a bi-racial human and founder of Holy Goat Percussion and the Director of the Tam Tam Mandingue-Chicago School of Percussion
“Hand of the Master” with Bolokada Conde, October 7, 2025
Abdoulaye Conde, korafola and Taylor, djembefola promo video
Kaben Kafö, 2/23/24 featuring Abdoulaye Conde on Kora
Kaben Kafö performs Sorsornet 2/23/2024 at Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago
Taylor interviewed on the "The Patrick and Mary Unstoppable Author Interview Series" on Zoom 8/31/23
This is a 2009 performance of my group Kaben Kafö (let's play together) at Subterranean, Chicago
Garret Rhea Trio - July 2023 at Breathe Discovery Festival 10th anniversary
"Remembering Your Ancestral Fire" the new book by M. Taylor!
'Think I'm Gonna Fly" performed by Robinlee Garber and Taylor
Akaran Iko Iko Blooper Reel
Blooper reel from Remembering How to Drum
"Don't Mess With My Love" performed by Robinlee Garber, Taylor and Bill Brickey
"I Am Water, I Am Fire" performed by Robinlee Garber and Taylor
'Think I'm Gonna Fly" performed by Robinlee Garber, Taylor and Bill Brickey
M Taylor promotional video - hope you enjoy!
Grand Master Drummer Mamady Keita perfoms with Taylor and other members of TTMDA
Hommage to my teacher, friend, guru, father-in-djembe Grand Master Drummer Mamady Keita
Tuning your djembe!
Taylor at Carnivalé, Chicago - djembe solo
Djembe Origin Story Per Taylor - 5 minute version!
Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy's Collegiate Instructor Certification Program
DRUMeditation
After School Matters 2011 Citywide Showcase at The Chicago Theatre, Chicago.
Old Town School "Djembe Ensemble" recital 6/24/18, featuring Bolokada Conde
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Shoobooty performs "Me, But Differently" ElasticArts, Chicago 7-30-17
Shoobooty performs "Gone Gone Gone" at Navy Pier, Chicago, June 25th, 2017
Depaul University West African Dance class recital 1pm, 5/25/2017