"He listens well who takes notes." Dante Aligheri
I took notes during an awesome assembly featuring Doc Gibbs and his talented percussionist ensemble. These fine musicians from Philly gave us a sampling of various African instruments, the likes of which I had never encountered. Some sounded eerily electronic, but they weren't. No special effects or fancy digital mixing here!
I took notes during an awesome assembly featuring Doc Gibbs and his talented percussionist ensemble. These fine musicians from Philly gave us a sampling of various African instruments, the likes of which I had never encountered. Some sounded eerily electronic, but they weren't. No special effects or fancy digital mixing here!
Doc Gibbs - Percussionist ExtraordinaireI was most impressed by the instruments that sounded like dogs barking and monkeys chattering. Another instrument, called "the rain stick" sounded just like puddles being pelted by thousands of rain drops.
One notable instrument called the kalimba was likened to a Gameboy by Doc Gibbs. He at first called it a
hand piano played by the thumbs, then mentioned that it is often used by travelers who need something to do as they hike from village to village.Kalimba - The "Hand Piano" - I want one!
I enjoyed the improvised "Trip to Lindenwold" arrangement. The four musicians wove wonderful sounds together using panderos (Brazilian skin drums), the Ghanana gankoqui, spring drums and a host of other lively instruments, many of which were gourds covered with beads.
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