Alfred Talking Drums (DVD)

An instructional, historical drumming DVD that demonstrates traditional Afro-Caribbean and funk rhythms.

Talking Drums includes a unique percussion trio of three world-renowned drummers who have come together to combine traditional Afro-Caribbean and funk rhythms: funk drumming innovator David Garibaldi, Cuban-born hand drummer Jess Diaz, and San Francisco Bay area percussionist Michael Spiro. In this drumming DVD, Talking Drums, watch this trio of experts perform and break down several exciting compositions that demonstrate the rich rhythmic complexities of this Afro-Caribbean/funk music, offering new ways of approaching both hand drums and the drum set. The instructional DVD offers unique drum lessons that clearly explain the intricate workings of Afro-Caribbean rhythmic styles and helps build a better understanding of their history and origin.