The Talking Drums Orchestra

Dabi Ayanlola Kanyinsola, a rare talent of his kind, an all -round master drummer and who is accomplished in an array of Yoruba traditions and drumming styles. He has emerged over a decade as the most revered talking drummer in the world. Dabi has been recognized internationally for his work as a Grand Master Drummer. Dabi Ayanlola Kanyinsola is now one of the most respected and sought after drummers of his generation. He has toured the world, and has appeared on national televisions around the globe, including a featured spot on JapanNHK/MTV. Between 1990 to 2009, he has toured internationally performing in dozens of high-profile festivals and independent tours. He speaks,reads,writes Yoruba,English,French, Spanish,Anago, Japanese and Chinese . Born in Lagos,Nigeria, West Africa,to a family of Master Drummers of the Yoruba tribe.(The Are-Ilu of Iseyin town in Oyo State of Nigeria) The drum is the focal point of Dabi s life story, and as well his link to the western world. In 2006 ,he embarked on a mission to show the world that African drums (especially talking drums) can blend into any musical background,proving this by collaborating with the renowned British TV composer Howard Goodall and Steven Morgan s "We Are The Burning Fire"(BEC Tokyo) It was a huge. In October 2009 Dabi Ayanlola Kanyinsola returned back to Nigeria to fulfill his long life dream,he founded the first Talking drums Orchestra in the whole world."The Talking Drums Orchestra" ,consisting of 32 professional drummers,vocalists,dancers.This incredible Band has just released an album titled "IJO- MUKE-DANCE". UPCOMING CONCERTS: @WORLD MUSIC DAY,20th Of JUne 2010.Venue- UNILAG AUDITORIUM. NIGERIAGHANA MUSIC FESTIVAL,Nov 27th 2010,Venue-EKO HOTEL LAGOS. "IJO MUKE"by The Talking Drums Orchestra is now out.Go grab your own copy Today.