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East Indian Drums of Tunapuna, Trinidad

Various Artists
East Indian Drums of Tunapuna, Trinidad The East Indian presence has not completely dissolved into the Trinidadian soil; remarkably, though one might think first of the African elements imported to the West Indies, East Indian traditions have remained strong from the time European colonizers first brought a work force from Asia to the Caribbean after the abolition of slavery in the mid 19th century. This explains why these Islamic drumming practices have been recorded in Tunapuna. The six-man ensemble plays three tassas (small drums about the size of snare drums), two ghang (cymbals) and the dhole (a small but deep bass drum slung around the neck of the player).

Track Listing

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Hussay Festival Rahamat Ali and five unnamed drummers 06:19
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Wedding Dance Rahamat Ali and five unnamed drummers 06:10
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Ceremonial Drums Rahamat Ali and five unnamed drummers 09:48
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Imitation Steel Band Rahamat Ali and five unnamed drummers 11:41