Kadan
Kadan comes from the Mandinka tradition in Guinea, West Africa. Kadan is referred to as a "Dunumba" rhythm played for "Bilakoro" boys who dance wearing liana bracelets on their ankles that rattle as they move. "Bilakoro" are boys who are not yet considered men.
History and song lyrics
Kadan lyrics (PDF, 253 Kb)Info and vocalisation of a break and song sourced from grand master Famadou Konaté
- Youtube link
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Notation
Kadan (PDF, 35 Kb)
Accompaniment Populaire 1 - "Cheese" (PDF, 953 Kb)A popular djembe accompaniment used in lots of Djembe rhythms
Accompaniment populaire 2 - "Fish" (PDF, 1021 Kb)Another popular accompaniment used in lots of Djembe rhythms
Video Tutorials
Youtube Links
Kadan - Famadou Konaté from "Malinké Rhythms and Song" album 1999