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Your wedding is something that doesn't usually happen too often in your lifetime so it's worth taking some time to make sure you create a memorable occasion, not just for the bride and groom, but for all the guests who attend. Research shows that a live band creates a much more involved and memorable experience than a DJ, especially when it comes to involving the guests in what is going on. The following is some basic advice on getting the band that will make the day memorable.

African drumming techniques sometimes vary but I was once told by a Djembe Master (Mamady Keita) that there are over 36 different sounds that you can get from the djembe and one night when I heard Mamady playing a 25-minute djembe solo, I must have heard him make almost all of them. He was able to make the djembe 'talk' and 'sing' in a melodic way that truly inspired me and the rest of the appreciative audience. This article tells you how to make the basic notes.

Drums and percussion have featured in West African music and culture for literally thousands of years; it forms the basis of communication and social structure in that region and music has traditionally been used as a means of recording social history so that it can be passed from generation to generation. This article is a brief introduction to the nature of that music.

Valentines Day, and the giving of romantic gifts for a guy, is traditionally a headache for most women. You probably know already just how difficult it is to find romantic Valentines Day gifts for him that you know will make him feel very special, but this article will give you some valentines day gifts that your guy is sure to love, memorable gifts that he will treasure for a long, long time.

African instruments have existed in Africa since pre-historical times but African music isn't just an ‘add-on' to life as one might see in the western world, rather it is an inherent part of their social structure and life itself. Because the written word was virtually non-existent until the period of colonial development, music and song was used as a means of recording history that could be passed on from one generation to another.

Valentines gifts ideas for men and women alike have changed immensely over the years but very few people know where the ideas first originated and why gifts were given on this particular day. It is believed that in the third century AD, Roman Emperor Claudius II, in an attempt to bolster his army forbade young men to marry but a holy man by the name of Valentine flouted the ban, performing marriages in secret.

This article is based on our years of experience as a wedding band playing in Hampshire and surrounding counties. Not all of it is music related; we just want to make sure that your wedding reception is the best that it can be and your wedding band give you the best service possible.

Advice for Women about Romantic Dating Sites. Mistakes are often made when trying to find our partner. This article will help you to find your prince charming.

The Gambia is an ex British colony situated on the west coast of Africa, just 6 hours flying time from London and it is a fantastic travel destination but travellers just need to be aware of local 'bumsters' so that they won't be a surprsie or a hindrance.

Companies offering to guarantee getting your business on page one of Google are in great supply, but how many of those same companies know how to actually increase your profits? This guide tells you what to look for.