Djaa is a Malinke-rhythm that - like many rhythms - originates from the handclapping by woman. Itīs a dance of seduction where young men and woman dance in two half-cirkels in front of each other. It is often the climax of a party where men and woman dance. Djaa Kouroussa is the Djaa from the Kouroussa region.

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Kenkeni

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Sangban

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Dun Dun

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Dun Dun variation 1

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Dun Dun variation 2

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Djembé 1

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Djembé 2

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Djembé 3

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Thanks for taking notice of this interpretation of this rhythm but please consult some real authority's (like Famoudou Konaté and Mamady Keïta) or genuine TEACHERS for further study. Check also the other SITES WITH RHYTHM-NOTATIONS on West African Percussion on the Internet. And share your knowledge and ideas to these WAP-pages and to others.