The Healing Drum

Traces the extraordinary cultural legacy of the Minianka tribe of West Africa, for whom music serves a sacred, healing function for the individual and society. This authentic, traditional chanting and singing expresses the full potential for the sacred and the magical in music. Companion CD to the book The Healing Drum.

Born and raised in Mali, West Africa into the Minianka (Bamana) tribe, Yaya Diallo learned to play balafon and hand drums under the instruction of his grandfather and spiritual mentor, Nangape.

The Healing Drum: African Ceremonial and Ritual Music 1. Dji-Dnou (4:15) 2. Nampou (4:02) 3. Don (4:08) 4. Niere Yago (4:05) 5. Berete (4:10) 6. Were (3:58) 7. Nia Yati (4:09) 8. Warizie (3:53) 9. Niewoh Yati (2:40) 10. Kewara Yati (3:14) 11. Maniah Yati (2:34) 12. N'Togo (2:19)