Alpha Rhythm Roots - West African percussion and string Musical instruments:Djembe,Drum

All musical instruments are authentic pieces imported directly from west Africa

(Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.). The craftsmen who create them are descended from families who have produced the same artifacts from generations. They have mastered the techniques of selecting materials and building instruments thought the years. Hear for yourself the unique sound that first echoed through Africa and now the world

At "Alpha Rhythm Roots", our dream is to bring the music, dance, traditions, and culture of our country, Guinea, to canada and the world.

We've been consistently promoting ttraditional Music and culture of Guinea for over 10 years !

Guinea, which boasts some of the best djembe drums in the world, has a wonderful tradition of music and dance that is too special not to be shared. It is a tradition that has made us famous in West Africa, a region known throughout the world for its percussion music and dance. Traditional values of many of the ethnic groups have been transmitted through percussion rhythms and dances for centuries..

The roots of these rhythms are the spiritual energy of African people.

By studying our various traditional percussion instruments, one can further develop an understanding of our music, traditions, and culture.

Alpha Rhythm Roots is committed to providing informative drumming classes focused on Guinea rhythms, group workshops, performances, Recording, drumming for African dance classes, presentations, retreats, as well as providing professional authentic West African musical instruments (Online store and street retail outlets) .

You will find the following resources on our web site pages:

Pictures of numerous musical instruments (multiple views) and detailed history, instrument soundfiles, traditional instrument tuning, recommended Djembe tutorial books, advice for purchasing a quality authentic Djembe, Guinea percussion orchestra playing basics, Guinea rhythms and their meaning, Gift cards for classes and any item we sell, Master drummer workshop and selected African related events announcement in and around Toronto (Keep scrolling down this page).

The founder of "Alpha Rhythm Roots", Alpha, is from Guinea, West Africa.

Drumming classes special offer:

Purchase a package of 6 classes and you will be entitled to

a free private class together with a free shirt (Toronto classes).

Visit the "Drumming classes" page or "promotion" page for details.

We also have weekend Occasional special open workshops.

The next one in Toronto will be on Sunday June 27th-2010

Contact us for further details, or follow this link for Toronto:

Toronto Weekend special workshop information and registration

Visit our "promotion" page to find out about the new "1 credit referral",

promotion - also includes a full list of other deals we currently have.

A few interesting events coming up:

- Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) - July 24th

This could be his last show in North America!

For more info: www.smallworldmusic.com

- Naby Camara (Guinea), a Master Balafonist and percussionist will be in Toronto for Balafon workshops from July 22nd to July 25

For reservation and details, Please contact Todd at: toddgregorymartin@gmail.com

(Free Balafon provided by "Alpha Rhythm Roots")

This board and all the web site information is being updated regularly.

Check back regularly for updates ..