Below are links to different articles I have written as well as other resources by which to further your understanding of percussion and rhythm. The glossary, available from all pages of this site, will help you to find quick answers to terms and words. I also encourage you to check out my extensive reading list of obscure yet accessible books covering various aspects of African diaspora culture.
TOPIC AREAS:
Articles by Kim Atkinson
Sound Files
Glossary
Articles by Others
Rhythm Tips
Interesting WWW Sites
Reading List
Listening List
Video List
Reviews
Photo Galleries
ARTICLES by Kim Atkinson:
“Slap-Happy”
“On Drum Circles…”
“Handwork: Why is it Important what Hand I Use?”
ARTICLES by Others:
“Kim Atkinson Brings Mozambique to Rhythm Fusion” by Kumar Lewis
SOUND FILES:
ToKenKi’s Dance Latitude Album — Sounds and Album Notes
ToKenKi’s Primal Landscape Album — Sounds and Album Notes
PHOTO GALLERIES:
Kim Atkinson
Carnaval Spirit
Mozambique
RHYTHM TIPS:
Tip #1
Tip #2
All materials copyright 1998 PulseWave Percussion and Kim Atkinson.