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I hear that, too. And I know you know what you are talking about. I only have heard interlocking solos like this from duets by Mongo Santamaria and Armando Peraza. It's beyond technique. It's a spiritual thing!
Fresher every time I hear them. Each note clear and timely. Fastest hands in the West. Polyphony and Polyrhythms in the hands of masters -- spirit manifest.
Afro-American was used over 100 years ago and is a name of a long time Afro-American news paper that I used to read every week. I think you are referring to the new terminology championed by Jesse Jackson and others. Frankly, I do not know where you are coming from with that? I was stressing the fact both musicians Amadou and Weedie are Americans in a field dominated by Africans. This is rare and dying out in this country. Many of the American masters of this art are in their 60's and 70's. Our culture is gravitating away from these traditional styles that were famous back in the time of Michael Babatundi Olatunji ("Drums of Passion" album 1959). He introduced and popularized West African culture to our community and the world. Of course there were other, but he hit the pop market and some of his work was covered by other musicians. Also, in most of the black literature before recent times, we are Negroes. Therefore, if you have a problem with that you are helping make our history obscure and finally, obsolete. "A rose by any other name is as sweet." Everything on this earth has more than one name, too.
Ok, can you slow down those rolls so I can actually see the sequencing, I almost have it. NOT! Love the energy, playfulness, quality of sound and have so much respect for you two...! Weedie, didn't you say once "No more Fanga!" Muuuaaaahhhh!!!
