Eddie Quansah - African Drummer

Eddie Quansah visited Muritai School today for a performance. He was great!
Here's a little bit of info about Eddie...

Eddie Quansah, from Ghana, West Africa, is a master of both traditional drumming and trumpet. He achieved international acclaim in the 60‛s and 70‛s working with such legends as Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytalls, Cat Stevens, Johnny Nash, Brian Ferry, the late Bob Marley and Osibisa.

The Performance

African rhythm and drumming are ancient musical forms from which much of today‛s music has evolved. In ‘African Rhythm‛ Eddie shares the language of the drum and explains the part that the many different drums play in African ceremonies and rituals.

Through drumming, chanting and singing, this is a highly participatory performance where students not only learn simple rhythm techniques but also have the opportunity to play and sing with Eddie himself accompanying them on the trumpet as they drum – a new and exciting addition to the show.

Holly and Oscar even got the opportunity to go up and try out some drumming!! Awesome!!