TONSOLE
Tonsole stems from "Komofoli", or music of the men’s secret society called “Komo”. Tonsole was adapted from Komofoli as a way for everyone outside of Komo to dance it.
What's the story w/ Tonsole?
History / Song Sheet
What does Tonsole sound like?
FREE PREVIEWDunun + Konkonni (One Person)
Dunun + Konkonni (Two People)
Djembe Accompaniment #1
Djembe Accompaniment #2
Break
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
Lyrics and Translation
Song & Rhythm Demonstration
Call & Response Demonstration
Practice Singalong
Alternate Song & Rhythm Demonstration (Jiriba)