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Maldives culture: Bodu Beru traditional music
Drummers, vocals, hand claps
Maldives
In a movie soundtrack music plays an important role in
complementing what is seen onscreen. In the same way, context in musical
structure aids musicians and performers in conveying a “movie” when performing.
Just like jazz musicians would follow an AABA or some variation of that style,
other music does as well. One set of drums is the rhythm, the other is the bass.
In this video, drummers explain their musical structure.
They explain that the music is from South Africa, but they have modified it.
They begin with vocals and the rhythm picks up as the spirit moves them. The
more hype they get, the faster they play.
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