"Rhythm is the soul of life. The whole universe revolves in rhythm. Everything and every human action revolves in rhythm." - Olatunji
Tambourine Lesson 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlBxrpelaUE
Layne Redmond has followed an extremely unusual path specializing in the small hand-held frame drum played primarily by women in the ancient Mediterranean world. She intensively researched the playing styles and history of the frame drum in religious and cultural rituals culminating in her book, "When The Drummers Were Women".
This book details a lost history of a time when women were the primary percussionists in Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt, Greece and Rome and also explains why they are not today.
With her infectious rythm, she is easily one of today's most exciting performers.
