@Phil Rock and roll came from Jazz which originated from the answer and call style of music brought from enslaved Africans. So yes, those are of African origin and they just evolved in America.
I remember reading an old japanese book on the same subject. It spoke of combat but it also went on on how rythm permeates everything in life. What I find cool is how it's such a human way of measuring what you do, is not only a sound, or a movement, it's habits, tone of voice in a conversation, patterns of thought. I like how this video illustrates the broadness of the actual word and how surreal it must be to live among people that integrate harmonious rythms to their very core culture.
I don't know if science has proove for my idea. But I think , before our ancestors were able to speak, they used their bodies: Hunting, gathering, using first tools. Why shouldn't they have first used rhythmic body movements for communication? I think that's the origin of rhythm and dance in all our cultures. Or maybe that's just my Imagination. 🙂
it’s so crazy how across cultures and continents humans share an innate sense of rhythm and can let our bodies become one with music. music and dance really are universal languages
That's because, according to DNA, we all come from Africa, and drums used to be as ubiquitous as cell phones. :) RU-vid doesn't let people post links, but check out the band "Black Uhuru" song "Whole World is Africa." :)
@@5pandas512 That's rather rude Oskar, I am sure she is quite happy living where she is. I hope people don't tease you for your name and suggest you go live in a garbage can on Sesame street for being grouchy... :)
@@5pandas512 you posted this exact same comment to another person who was simply praising african culture. why dont you get a life? maybe you wont be so angry online
Watch this off and on for nearly 10 years after we found it by accident. And everytime I watch it 'I cry at the beauty, fragility, resilience & conviction. We will not let them cut the throat of our culture. We will live. Like grasslands or the endless sky- ancient people & ancient culture live with this joy and very little materially being pushed to the margins.
I am African and drums do something to me. The rhythm brings life to my veins. It speaks when words are not being said. It's frequency, it's vibrations, it's ontological mathematics. It makes us human!
Thank YOU Africa!!! You teach us the real thing! I lived there and since I came back I call Africa a "reality maker". I hope we could follow these footsteps, values and most of all radical truth!
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I feel all percussionists should be required to watch this throughout their formal education. It is humbling and brings you back to earth. Thankful to watching this with my little boy.
Oh yes its very earthly and spiritual the bible is full of music and wine why you think all of their eyes was blood red lol, playing that good music and drinking that good wine.
I was listening to Mongolian/Altai throat singing. This came up on my recommended as well. It was interesting and a nice added perspective to what I was already watching.
Stunning. Could any one of us living today in the modern ways imagine how harmonious and pure and uplifting it would be to live this way? And the sheer genius of doing everything in rhythm!?! Absolutely tremendous? The village as one big family passing all this down through the ages? This is living a history in the present while creating a future. To live this way in such wisdom.....must be heaven on earth.
just think about how much rhythm you use in today's living ...barley, none , if any. Typing, speaking, walking. Not counting if you are a musician. People in the western culture rarely come together over rhythm unless it a concert. I mean it's such an important part of life and we simply threw it away. So sad.@@wilcoxdaniel9825
Lorsqu’on fait du jogging sans les écouteurs on se rends compte qu’en écoutant le rythme de notre course on se fatigue moins. Des fois même avec les écouteurs le cerveau réplique automatiquement le rythme de notre course. "Tout c’est des rythme". Le chants des oiseaux le matin, celui des sauterelles le soir même lorsqu’on mâche un chewing-gum on le fait à un rythme. Je vous souhaite une belle vie sous un rythme qui vous convient, a chacun son rythme ne suit pas celui de autres 🌹
This just proofs with music how we are still all connected to Africa, is insane cuz when you listen music from lots of different genres or parts of the world you can still listen some of those ryhtms even if is a little bit
@@acepumpkin5442 The Europeans use african rhythms heavily. Every American and European music you hear, except "classical" music, has African rhythms at it's roots. I think you just want to be racist.
everything about the film is mesmerising. no other word for it. love their concept of rhythm. if you extend that to societies and social environments, it talks about cohesion. on an individual level, it reminds you that every move you make is meaningful, and every step in the way is meant to pace yourself - that’s rhythm.
This film is addicting. The Malinke in particular are badly damaged by the slave trade. The film testifies to the great strength of the culture of this tribe, which has endured the worst persecution. Wonderful!!!!!
@@sebastienh1100 In fact, the Malinke were persecuted, including by other tribes who also benefited from the slave trade and worked with the Europeans. After the persecution came the exploitation, in which various actors were able to earn a lot of money. But the fact is that I am a musician and musicologist myself and wanted to pay the film a big compliment. You're being a little hair-splitting with my good intentions. For your information: www.rosalux.de/fileadmin/rls_uploads/pdfs/sonst_publikationen/atlasderversklavung2021.pdf
My two and a half year old loves this video. He's really into all kinds of music and this video is one of his favorites. I guess rhythm speaks to all ages!
The first world steals everything from Africa...its music, its dance, and its resources. The ravages of colonialism and neocolonialism leave their ugly mark. We owe so much to this continent, but we still continue to take. I feel the rhythm...the rhythm of revolution, do you?
This reminds me of the year I spent in Guinea when I was a teen. The Malinke and Susu people stayed in my heart forever as the best prophets of the idea that music is life. ❤️💛💚
The reason why everything has rhythm is because rhythm is the sound of order and out of order comes art without order is chaos. This film is a masterpiece.
A dear Deaf friend of mine died last year - and in his FB page, he mentioned this video: 'Our ancestor’s true blood of line. Keep your rhythm a live'. Rest in Peace and in rhythm my friend. Miss you & love you to eternity.
I don’t remember how many times I’ve come back to this over the years. But yea this is my culture y’all! Folks sometimes wonder why blacks are so good at rhythm; it’s because we’re born into it. As he rightly said, everything we do is rhythm. Nothing is done that is not rhythmic. Btw, we are told that music is rhythm, and rhythm is music. FYI, in African traditional dance, the drummer is not the one who dictates the rhythm, and it’s the dancer. If the dancer notices that the drummer is not picking up the pace, he’ll increase his movements in such a way that the drummer will understand that he’s falling behind. It’s the same way we do in church when playing drums with a lead voice of singers. Anyway, if music runs through our veins it’s because we’re born into rhythm.
Right. Rhythm gives the other parts of us the cue to go. The beat of the left foot signals the right. Without rhythm, we can’t know whose turn it is. That’s harmony. That’s Africa.
same here, i keep and keep coming back to this fine little film - i was not born into it, or if so, in a completely different way - i live in germany and i disvovered african music during the mid 70s, when i bought a record with traditional music on a flea market - at first i was disappointed, because it sounded so very alien to me, haha - but i was young and curious and i kept listening until i by and by began to understand a little here and there - then i had my first fave song and from there i went on - now i love the whole record - during the 80s and 90s we had a kind of wave of african bands and musicians coming over here and i saw countless of them live and was never disappointed - great musicans, brilliant singers and excellent dancers and performers, not a single fail, yessss... :-) anyway, my perception of music is not too far from the one shown here, of course do i have a european approach - but the inspiration is there and it´s nice (btw. i have been a reggae musician for several decades)... love and greetings from germany 🙋♂️
@@friesiamans1966wow that’s great. So I guess you’ve heard Ladysmith Black Mambazo? They are my favorite South African Acapella group. Well, you’re a lucky man. Peace out!
@@marcustraore545 oh yes, i have heard them, they were among the first african artists that i heard, even before paul simon made them world-famous... the second african record after the one with tradional music was one with south african jive - i loved it almost instantly and even started playing in that style - in the late 70s i even formed a band and we played on punk festivals and many punks jumped and gyrated merrily to that sound without even knowing what it was, haha... some year ago or so i finally learned, that the sax player on that record, west nkosi, had also produced ladysmith black mambazo before they went to america - i knew them already from the third african record that i had "the soweto sampler" by the zensor, a guy from berlin, who went to soweto to record a load of garage bands... i must say, i craved for african music, but in those days it was almost impossible to buy any here in germany... the turning point came with king sunny adé´s live performance on german tv in 83 - hammer! after that african bands galore! saw him live two times, saw the mahotella queens live, saw omou sangaré live, sometimes i can hardly believe that this really happened.... :-) i still wish to see rokia traoré live - you are a traoré? you are not related to her, are you? nowadays my fave south african artist might be busi mhlongo, who i disvovered a few years ago - sadly she´s not alive anymore, she was such an impressive person and performer, i wish, i had seen her live in person... to round it up, back in the early 90s i bought another south african record, a compilation of songs by different choirs like ladysmith black mambazo, mainly old shellac recordings, the oldest from somewhat 1911 or so, among them the original recording of "mbube" (=lion), after which the whole genre was named, but also some newer ones and ladysmith black mambazo... :-) oh, boy, there is so much to tell, haha - one of my latest personal discoveries are blinky bill from nairobi ("jam now - simmer down"), and dr. namadingo ("mango") from malawi - when i looked for pictures of him i found out that he played here in germany in 2018! i wish i had known him then already - he was in hannover, not more than 30 kms from here - - - faint! you are right: i am a blessed man, all this enriched my life! thank you for your kind answer, it´s much appreciated... 🙋♂️
Life used to be simple. We used to live in harmony with nature. For every small advance in society we have lost so much. We have lost not only the purity of nature, but the purity of community. We are afraid of each other now. I hope for a world where we can return to our tribal roots and live in harmony again, just as our ancestors once did. A society built on constant growth is a disease which will destroy the world if left unchecked.
We evolved on our ability to kill each 'other', we always were afraid of each 'other', we are evolved to fear the 'other'. People who do not fear the 'other' have come to realize they are the same as the 'other', meaning they are still afraid of things they still consider 'other'. To get over this fear is to either conquer instinct and evolution, or know as much about 'other' things as you can until they are no longer 'other'.
@@sirsnek6562 too simple... Your idea is too simple. It acts as if there are no other influences on human behavior than some sort of hard encoded program that tells us, "act this way, don't act that way". I don't want to argue with you. I also don't want to spoil the truth that is in your statement. Instead I just hope that you are someone who believes in humanity. Who thinks whatever barriers that we face are surmountable! Take care!
@@chompers11 I'm forced to rethink my generalized position on this due to what Kyu Kyu said, but what I said still holds true for wars accross time and place. Fear has been part of every war we know of, it is inevitble. Without fear of the other, there isn't hate of the other. And we *know* there has been LOTS of hate of the other, whether its: the wars of the Byzantine Empire (anywhere that borders the mediterranian sea), the wars of the Roman Empire (same thing but even more), the wars of the Rashidun Caliphate (middle east, north africa, iberian pininsula (the reason spanish culture and language is slightly arabic)), the wars of the Ottoman Empire (basically what rome had and a little more east, less west), the wars of the Mongol Empire (holy hell they almost took over the world) and ALLLL of the wars for territory and dominance that took place within the mountains surrounding 'China', and all the native american wars (the ones between native americans, as well as the ones against europeans). Every single one filled with hate for 'the less developed/entitled' and 'the barbaric invaders'. Fear was indeed exploited in areas where information was more easily shared (relevant right now), and that wasn't just euro. We may not have always been afraid, all the time, of anything we didn't understand, but we were always afraid of each other when we put on different jerseys... and for good reason: they were afraid too.
Today in a primary school of Valencia, Spain, a bouch of little 6 years old children enjoy your video very much, Mr. Roebers you have to be proud about it :) thank you for this master piece, my favourit documentary ever! May God bless you.
I see the origin of Hip hop!! It's in the DNA it comes naturally every Black American need to see this video. The origin of Hip hop!! Amazing moma Africa. From Oklahoma.
This made me tear up, I feel so proud to be human sometimes. It can be easy to be stripped away from that pride, but when I'm able to feel it, it's overwhelming
Je suis profondément touchée par ce chef d'oeuvre. La mise en scène, les couleurs, les rythmes et movements. Cela évoques mes souvenirs de l'Afrique avec les Mandinka, la danse, mes promenades dans la brousse. Cette documentation doit être en Guinée, où, â mon avis, ce trouves la culture la plus riche des Mandinka. Très, très beau. Merci beaucoup. Je suis fascinée!
I am from srbia, westerners caling balcan but by the ancient Serbian name is helm and its door of the worlds we call!!!anyway I am very impressed by the power of those people in video , I see they are worriers who live in harmony with nature of this world !!! unfortunately west European people in their chase for welth and money they destroyed many nations and cultures wich speek about their own culture !! but I am glad this African people survived colonization of African continent !!greetings from srbija !!
+MrDex369 U said it well >not just N eu HOWEVER capitalist CLASS have LONG cannibalized our planet and PeopleS migrate away DISPLACED by war & its fall out i was displaced after ww2 as a child { uk }THEN I HAD issue w/that but many a friend from every where now SHARING AMAZING TEACHINGS dance & custom MAY the Human Family learn what is truly precious & priceless b4 nothing remains of OUR collective striving >LET us END the longest running war in history the class war < .
Thank you for keeping your culture alive. I come from what I feel is a cultureless country or a country with toxic culture and it makes me feel very hopeful for human life to know that there are people who know the worth of keeping this alive!
BEAUTIFUL! I wonder if these people realize how much raw talent they have. Even the little ones, they seem to move and dance and play the music instinctually. The sense of community is so nice too!
El viejo estaba en lo correcto, sus sonidos y ritmos siguen vivos en toda América latina, las salsas, merengue, cumbias, chilenitas, bachata, danzón, chachachá, mambo, Reguetón, todos esos ritmos africanos que hacen bailar a la gente están inspirados en la descendencia Áfricana
This video shows me how we coexist with nature through rhythm. The wind has a rhythm, water has a rhythm, trees and grass when the wind blows has a rhythm. The crackling of a fire has rhythm. Be in rhythm ❤️💛💚✊🏾🖤
I hope one day the entire human race will be in peace and will understand and respect the ancestral culture and legacy!! understand the real human origin and biology all connected through the music to understand god's plan!! Thanks ancestral Africa!!
okuomose okuns no such thing as psychopathic races only psychopathic individuals that type of thinking destroys people, nations - thinking like that makes you a part of the problem
me too xxx World Peace is what we all must eventually strive to acheive before we wipe humanity out...music is the universal language and is so deeply engraved in humanity. Peace, love and unity xxxxx
Desse maravilhoso documentário eu tirei algumas importantes lições para a minha vida percussiva (que me influenciaram e influenciarão para sempre)!!! Parabéns a cultura Malinke e aos mestres percussionistas do documentário!!! (Daniel Cartaxo Penalva).
Humanity comes from Africa. Rythm comes from Africa. Btw, I apologize if my comment seems ignorant. I don't mean to say that the Malinke represent all of Africa. I simply see that continent as the birthplace of humanity.
The widest knowledge of the beating rhythm lies within or hearts, just listen to and you will find in perfect timing marvelous infinite worlds, beyond dreams, and the endless joy of happiness living.
Natural people who live with the Earth. The rythym of their life is amazing. I love traditional, tribal and natural sounds of the cultures of our World. Nothing false or fake about it. The energy of the movements draws you in. This was a real treat to find. Awesome.
Absolutely stunning beautiful film and music construction that shows how LIFE is movement is rhythm. We have forgotten this in many countries. Very revitalising tonic for Western depressive malaise. Thank you 🙏🏽
Just happen to wonder what we are, just a bit, and soon you realize we’re all African :) (sorry for very likely utter fucked up English, frog team here…)
Five years ago my music teacher showed me this video and I was very amazed. I haven’t done music for many years but I’m picking it up very recently. This video is a great inspiration for me to rededicate my life after depression👍
@@semabera2485 Most of them are not performing. They are living. Different scenes are woven together seamlessly. All scenes are beautiful, but the one(s) who choreographed this video need to be applauded.
The dust of stars which exploded billions of years ago somehow collected and morphed into this living world. The universe breathes, lives, and dances with music. I believe music is one of the most profoundly meaningful we humans can create. It marks our journey together on the arrow of time with emotions and life. It is the lifeblood of culture, tells stories, unites people, and in my mind proof the true nature of the universe is living, caring, creative, mournful, angry, sweet, loving, and good. We are all made from the truest magic that has ever been or will be. Enjoy life, music, laughter, and have love each other, for we are are all someone, something, and that in itself is so beautiful in the eyes of nothingness. 😀
Je suis une professeur brésilienne et j'enseigne l'histoire. Je suis également percussionniste d'un rythme afro brésilien appelé maracatu. Je regarde cette vidéo depuis 11 ans. Il a été mon inspiration pendant 11 ans. Merci.
MAMA 🌍 THANK U FOR GIVING US OUR DIVERSITY, PRIDE, CULTURE, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS , WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH, PLEASE PROTECT OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO WERE STOLEN
@@676marvin the reason why I say this is because I'm Black African and I don't care what they live in. u can think of the hut they live in or whatever, it can change anything I said, tell me what the world know Dutch people of doing, you people age like Milk and Keep hating on people's Authenticity 😂😂 IF WE DON'T HAVE A FANCY LIFESTYLE WE HAVE HAPPINESS FOREVER WHITE BOY
I’ve been looking for this for an hour now my music teacher showed me this in about fourth grade and it stuck with me ever since I’m long graduated now but so awesome I found it
I keep returning to this, for anyone who wants to understand rhythm, or timing, this is music in it's best form, African music influences all music, we all came from Africa and even Classical artists learned music from the basics. The Rhythm of life itself, thanks to Africa!
Celtics have their music with that Stonehenge has an older age than the Pyramidvof Giza. The first rhythm as Walter Russell and perhaps Tesla would agree-the heart beat as the first rhythm we first listen.
@@Katharsis540 totally agreed on the heart, its our inner beat and it's why we walk or run or swim the way we do, we make sure the part of our body that is most important stays as steady as possible, the heart also gives our other senses an inborn metronome, so music and rhythms are the earliest forms of entertainment, before, after, or alongside humor?
Music at the heart is the realest. Before black people where allowed to break through with their music in the mainstream, white america was just listening to shitty church music. Even the banjo is African. Also thank African rhythm and heart for rock n roll, jazz, blues, funk and literally all the great music of the 1900s. Something deep within us needed these beats that our African brothers brought with them through all the years of hard ship. Words can’t describe how this vid makes me feel
I don't know why it took the YT algo-rhythm 11 years to recommend me this video but here we are. Also, this explains why most black people seem to be born with rhythm in their blood. Because they are. What beautiful people they are, whatever tribe they're from.
