PASIC 2016

A set of older style sabar drums, purchased from a drummer who wanted to "upgrade".

A set of sabar drums, purchased from a géwël who wanted to “upgrade”. I wanted old shells, he wanted new ones–I know I ended up happy, and I hope he did, too.

“Unlocking Sabar: The Basics of Performing and Listening to  Senegalese Wolof Drum Music”

Presented by Dr. Sonja Branch and Dr. Elizabeth Delamater, Nov. 11, 2016 at PASIC in Indianapolis, IN.

If you attended our presentation and are looking for the notes, check out the PDFs below. And thanks for coming!

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