A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell. The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc. In Cuba, the…

At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…

I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd! *Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.* Here's the original track.

Ilesa is a city located in the south west of Nigeria. This is a traditional rhythm pattern of the same name - but I'm not sure of the significance of the name. I played on 3 congas, accented with bell clave, block and cowbell, of course…

Here's proof. Proof that things are a bit mysterious in my studio. Late last night my Bass Cajon all of a sudden decided to start accompanying me on its own - without me touching it. At first I thought that some apparitional bass player had…

And then came a lion... Conga / Harmonica (key of D) improvisation. 4/4 90bpm

The berimbau is a Brazilian instrument associated with Capoeira, which is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native…

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Featuring Norm Harris on Percussion http://alonetone.com/norm Norm is playing his piece: "Groove For All Hallows" http://alonetone.com/norm/tracks/groove-for-all-hallows

Featuring Norm Harris on Percussion http://alonetone.com/norm Norm is playing his piece: "Groove For All Hallows" http://alonetone.com/norm/tracks/groove-for-all-hallows