Jay Cook. Multi-instrumentalist and educator.

African Rhythms & World Music

Songlist

Some of the pieces that Steve and Jay enjoy playing…

  • Mbabbis -  Tama (talking drum) duo, traditional piece from Senegal
  • Kaki lambe – Djmebe and djun-djun, traditional piece from West Africa
  • Cumbia del sol– guitar, bamboo flute and congas, traditional piece from Columbia
  • Afanaga - Djmebe and djun-djun, traditional piece from Nigeria
  • Okwan Tsen Tsen – electric bass and congas, traditional piece from Ghana
  • Jingo – electric bass, congas and talking drum, traditional piece from Nigeria
  • Juba – guitar and harmonica, traditional piece from Southern U.S.
  • Econgcong – Djmebe and djun-djun, traditional piece from West Africa
  • Koukou – Djmebe and djun-djun, traditional piece from West Africa
  • Shekere duo – written by Steve and Jay
  • Agbadja – Ewe drums, traditional piece from Ghana
  • Afanga handclap – audience participation piece by Steve
  • Circular Balafon/Balafanga – balafon piece in two sections, written by Jay and Steve
  • Samba Hey-o – guitar and congas, written by Jay and Steve
  • Naibingi handclap - audience participation piece by Jay
  • Steves Cookin’ Rhythm –double balafon piece written by Steve
  • Bala Blue - double balafon piece written by Steve and Jay