MENDIANI
“Manjanin" (also spelled mandiani or mendiani) is a classic among Maninka jenbe rhythms. In the 1960's, manjanin developed into one of the most popular genres of the jenbe-based National Ballets of Guinea and Mali.
What's the story w/ Mendiani
Mendiani History / Song Sheet
What does the rhythm sound like?
Konkonni (Basic Rhythm)
Accompaniment
Konkonni + Accompaniment
Break
Break + Accompaniment
First Step Breakdown
FREE PREVIEWFirst Step + Transition
Second Step Breakdown
Second Step + Transition
Third Step Breakdown
Third Step + Transition
Fourth Step Breakdown
First Solo
Second Solo
Third Solo
Fourth Solo
Solo Sequence
Dance Sequence (Slow)
Dance Sequence (Fast w/ Djembe)
Dance Sequence (Fast w/ Song)
Song & Rhythm Demonstration
Call & Response Demonstration
Practice Sing-along
Mendiani
MENDIANI - DRUMMING!