Saturday, June 30, 2012

ONCE A MAN, TWICE A CHILD, BUT LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

The beautiful part of being old


The beautiful part of being old



One of the wonderful phases of the cycle of life is the arrival of a newborn baby into the world, after a months-long agonizing pregnancy. 


The devoted mother, after labor, sees her wonderful child in her arms and immediately forgets all the pains she passed through. You can hear the baby crying because he/she is hungry.


Looking after the baby becomes the task of her mother, in the morning, afternoon, evening, and at night. The mother can't sleep when the child is sick, making her lose the precious sleep she needs. 

This uneasy task of bringing up a child will go on every day until the child is of age and can take care of herself or himself.

Like every living thing, a human being grows. Year after year, everyone celebrates his or her birthday. Like running water going down the drain, everyone becomes old without thinking of how fast the years are going by. 

Old age is a difficult part of life that many fear. Loneliness, insecurity, and neglect are some of the issues that worry many old age people, even when there are homes or families to take care of them.

A man continues to grow and at a certain age, becomes like a child once again in his feeding and cleaning of himself. He starts acting like a child, sometimes crying and complaining about unnecessary things. 

Is it really worth living when you find yourself in this situation? Yes, it's worth living.

Life is more precious than silver and gold. It's worth being in this world to explore, learn, and teach. Many simply don't value life because they fully depend on material things, and when they fail to get it, they become disappointed. 

To be happy in life until old age, people also need to seek the spiritual part of life. It is written, "Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven." 

Does this sound stupid? Just give it a try, and you will discover the value of life without a second thought of committing suicide when the going gets tough.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

MARIO BALOTELLI SHOULD SUE THE NEWSPAPER "Gazzetta dello Sport"


MARIO BALOTELLI

MARIO BALOTELLI



When it comes to gross disrespect, abuse of human rights, and racism against blacks, Italians are number one within the European Union. They do that every day against Blacks with impunity. 


This time, they have gone too far by showing pure racism against Mario Balotelli, a footballer playing for Manchester City and the Italian national team.

Even though anti-racism campaigners have criticized the newspaper "Gazzetta Dello Sport" for depicting Mario Balotelli like King Kong in a cartoon on top of the clock tower Big Ben, that isn't enough. 

The newspaper has to be sued. Mario shouldn't accept any apology because Italians are like pigs; no matter how you clean them, they will still go into the mud. 

They should be ashamed of themselves. The country has the police, Carabinieri, and Guardia di Finanza, yet they can't fight their mafia gangs, the Camorra and the Ndrangheta, causing panic, misery, and death throughout Italy. 

All that they know best is racism against poor, innocent blacks. Italians can't live in their own country because of mafia activities. This is what the newspapers must fight against, but not to insinuate racism.

No one can tell me better about the attitude of Italians toward Blacks. I lived in Rome for three years, and my experience in that city is vividly in my mind like a picture hanging on the wall. 

One couldn't even identify a genuine policeman from a false one because every criminal has a police badge to rob people. 

They claim to be intelligent, yet they can't speak common English. Their intelligence only lies in racism, mafia activities, robbing banks, killing, and ruining the businesses of other people who do not want to pay money to the mafia gangs. Blacks don't do this. They should leave Mario Balotelli alone. Shameless people.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

YOU TOO CAN WRITE FOR MONEY


Writing is an interesting creative part of life


Writing is an interesting, creative part of life.


Many are born with talents. Some of these talents could be hereditary. While others go to school to learn whatever they want to do in life. In this case, some people are born as writers while others are made.

As an African writer who grew up in a hard environment, where education was and is always a luxury, I don't think I would have made it to the university level to study journalism. It is very expensive to study at a university in any part of Africa.

At a very tender age in middle school, I detected my passion for writing. Mine was hereditary because my father was one of the best Ghanaian journalists during the Kwame Nkrumah era. Justin Kodzo Savage (JUSKOSAVE) was assigned as a reporter to travel with Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana.

Many newspapers reject articles. They look for special articles of interest. It seemed I hit my targets right. Every article I wrote was published. That encouraged me to read and write more articles. At secondary school, I had already made a name for myself as a writer.

I was paid for many of my articles, and within a short period, not that I became well known, but I made a lot of money from my writings. There are many books about how to be a successful writer, but I have my own ideas and rules I dwell on to be a successful writer.

1. Please, when one wants to write articles that can easily be accepted by the print media for publication, choose topics like teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, crime, or any other social problems affecting society to write about. The print media love them.

2. When writing, let readers know about the effect of the chosen subject on society. You could even suggest how the government should tackle the problem by reducing or permanently eradicating it.

3. Don't try to impress the publisher by writing long articles, or else the article may lose its significance. Let your article be short, with all the ingredients that make it interesting. You will be happy sitting by your dining table, reading your own written article.

A GUIDE TO WIN A LADY OF YOUR DREAM


A pretty lady


A pretty lady


We often read a lot about how to be successful in dating a lady. Articles on how to get the woman of your dreams are all over the internet. The question is, do some of these tips genuinely help to have the best lady you've ever wanted in your arms?



I'm not a caCasanovar, a womanizer, but frankly speaking, I have studied women to know what really attracts them to date a man. Many men think that putting on the best shirt, trousers, and goa good tie to match, and stuffing their wallets with a lot of money to impress, makes them perfect gentlemen to attract a lady immediately.


You can be a perfect gentleman in your best clothes, but sorry to tell you that you will come home every day from work, miserable like a church mouse, without any woman looking at you or turning down your offer to go out for a drink.


The worst of it all is when, in the best outfit, hoping to get a lady at a party or discotheque. You will be surprised to see a common man in simple clothes or unkempt hair (rasta) taking the most attractive lady away right in front of you.


Now let's talk about what ladies like most to see oninen, they like to date. Don't be talkative and try to let women recognize you every time by talking too much. When you want to talk, discuss funny things, and make a lot of jokes. Ladies like that.


Be simple, kind, nd respectful to ladies. Give them help when you see them having a tough time with something. They like men thwhore considerate and helpful. They can accept your help or reject it, but don't let that put you off. Try it another time.


Don't dress too rich to impress a lady. Be simple and casual, but let your shoes be very good ones. Because ladies like men in good shoes. Your shoes speak or introduce you to a lady. 

Have you ever heard "Repair your shoes for they speak about you?" Ladies hate men in worn-out heel shoes. If you can't repair your own shoes, what's the guarantee that you will take good care of her?


Finally, never ever be shy when talking to a lady. Be bold, look into her eyes, nd speak to her. That convinces a lady that you are a bold and serious person. 

Never tell a friend to tell a lady that you like her. Do it yourself. When that happens, you are considered a coward. I have got mine. Good luck to those trying.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

A GUIDE TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PUBLISHER WITHOUT TEARS


A manuscript

A manuscript


Despite reading carefully on the internet about how to choose a good publisher, I submitted my manuscript to a very bad publisher, which nearly turned my life into a streak of nightmares.


After getting out of this terrible situation, I decided to write my experience as a guide to prevent other writers from being in the same situation. 

As an aspiring, enthusiastic would-be author or someone who wants to make money as a writer, keep away from publishers whose adverts are constantly seen on the internet soliciting manuscripts.

They often begin with, "We want the world to read your book. Our responsibility is to add your name to the list of famous writers, or do you have a script that could become a Hollywood film?, We are here to guide you to be a published author".

Please, when you read such things from a publisher who has placed an advert on the internet, don't be tempted to hand over your manuscript to them. They are Ghoul, they don't feed on the dead but the living. They are not to make you rich or famous in any way. They are only after your money.

They are sugar-coated tongue criminals in white-collar. Just imagine, how could a publisher make you rich and famous when one receives a package of $8.100 for a print-on-demand publication?

This happened to me, and I cancelled the contract with a good fight. The new package was a little over $2.000, which is also much better than the first package. It took me six months to pay the money, but believe it or not, the book is yet to come out. Do you call that a good publisher? Beware, brothers and sisters.

Remember, a good product doesn't need an advertisement. Good publishers never place adverts soliciting manuscripts, but you can easily get them at their websites. It is the writers who go after them. The question is, how can a writer identify a good publisher?

Go to the public library or bookshop and glance through most of the famous books in mind. You can quickly see the publisher's name in the book. Since almost all the good publishers are following print-on-demand (POD) as one of their services, you can contact them and ask for a package.

Via Google or Yahoo, ask "Best print on demand publishers". As soon as possible, you will get the information on the best print-on-demand publishers or self-publishing, including Lulu, Createspace, Amazon.com, etc. 

The above-mentioned publishers are those that I knew could let you see your book published, with good promotion and good royalties. You deserve to be helped, not to be robbed.

Saturday, June 09, 2012

MY NEIGHBOR FEARS TO OPEN HER MAIL BOX


A mailbox

A mailbox


Gone are the days when people fear opening their mailboxes at home when terrorists laced letters with anthrax or the fear of being killed by a letter bomb.


Even though Belgium is one of the safest countries to live in  Europe, many fear opening their mailbox in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Don't be mistaken. There isn't any rattlesnake hidden in the corner of the post box, but unexpected bills to pay scared many not to opening mailboxes.

Many times, you may see a box full of letters you might think the owner is in the hospital or even dead. Not at all. The owner is living. Imagine you've lost your job and are living on a social benefit. How long could that make you happy when one needs to pay their house, electricity, gas, and other bills?

There is nothing I could compare paying bills with difficulty to than a headache in the middle of the night. "You will be on the bed all night, but your eyes will be gazing at the ceiling", said a neighbor, who is having nightmares of paying bills because of her financial situation.

I have been through this and I survived. One early January, I could still remember when I displayed about twelve bills to pay on my dining table. This is how I did it, and I will encourage anyone who finds themselves in this situation to follow this simple task.

1. Many bills are given time to pay, and others are not. Pick up those with stated duration and clear that first. Otherwise, when the time to pay expires, you could be punished with a higher amount.

2. Always try to pay those with higher amounts first. That is the most difficult task. Paying a bill with a big amount is not easy, but when you can do that, you will find it easy to pay those with a lesser amount as easily as ABC.

3. If the amount is really high and there is no way you can submit to the payment plan. Please go to the office that sent you the bill and explain your situation to them. They will definitely give you a simple and easy monthly payment plan to follow.

4. If you are a regular visitor to the restaurant, the cinema, or doing anything you love most that costs you a fortune, try to save by avoiding those places or things. This could help you save enough money to clear your bills within the shortest period.

Saturday, June 02, 2012

UNICEF SHOULD APPOINT DECENT FEMALE CELEBRITIES AS GOODWILL AMBASSADORS

Unicef logo



UNICEF has been appointing many celebrities as goodwill ambassadors. Some of the celebrities are musicians, film stars, actresses, and those with a wide range of talents and achievements. In this case, UNICEF depends on the fame and achievement of people to appoint them goodwill ambassadors.


According to UNICEF, “celebrities attract attention, so they are in the position to focus the world’s eye on the needs of children, both in their own countries and by visiting field projects and emergency programs abroad. 

That means celebrities play an important role in helping, catering and shaping the lives of children in unpleasant situations.

Unfortunately, UNICEF has failed to run background checks on many female celebrities, whether they are qualified to be appointed as goodwill ambassadors or not. 

These are people working because of children; in this case, it is the responsibility of UNICEF to appoint decent people that worth leading children, not porn stars, not celebrities with naked photos all over the internet.

When one checks the background of some of the female celebrities appointed as goodwill ambassadors on the internet, it is shocking to see them naked. Playing nude in a movie is totally different from those who had openly advertised their nudity on the internet. 

Children learn very fast. They are the leaders of tomorrow. They need good teachers and leaders to follow, not celebrities who have polluted the internet with immorality. 

UNICEF is doing a very good job, throughout the whole world, especially in Third World Countries, by fighting against sicknesses and giving vaccinations to children against diseases. In fact, their task is enormous. 

But for the children to become good leaders and decent people in society, UNICEF must choose respected people, not soiled and dented celebrities.  

Monday, May 28, 2012

WHY LINDSAY SANDIFORD WHY?


Lindsay Sandiford


Lindsay Sandiford



Like a fight against terrorism to ensure that everyone is safe from unexpected attacks by extreme and violent Muslim radicals, the same way worldwide, governments are fighting against drugs to ensure good health for its citizens.


The drug menace, destruction and its drastic effect on people have dented and inflated the medical cost of many countries in which citizens have been plagued by illegal usage of drugs. America could be one of the countries in the world with an expensive health care system.

I felt very bad after reading Lindsay Sandiford’s arrest, for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth £1.6 million into Bali, one of the Islands that make up Indonesia

What at all pushed the 56-year-old woman to involved herself in such a situation, knowing perfectly well that when caught she wouldn’t easily get out of this? At her ripe age, this is the time Lindsay should have a nice happy life but not this kind.

In Asia, drug-related crime is considered very serious and one could even face a death penalty. “People who sell drugs are wicked, greedy and have no regard for human lives. 

Therefore, when they are caught, we have no sympathy for them”. This was said by a prison warder being interviewed in a Thailand jail. “They will rot here to death”. He concluded.

The television crew showed a section of the jail that had many foreign inmates, including Africans, mostly from Nigeria. With this kind of treatment to arrested drug couriers, I wouldn’t know how  Lindsay Sandiford would survive in these brutal conditions in an Asian jail.

She covered her face as she was brought out to face the media at a press conference in Kuta, a holiday town on the Indonesian island. Has she regretted now or simply covering her face from the media? 
Her humiliation increased when she was pictured sitting at a table surrounded by packages wrapped up in brown tape as a customs official cut them open with a knife, after being stopped with the 4.7kg haul in a suitcase as she arrived in Bali on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand on May 19, according to Indonesian customs official Made Wijaya

The British government doesn’t condone or encourage its nationals involved in drug trafficking, yet its foreign mission there must negotiate with the Bali government for Lindsay to be deported to face trial on British soil. 

Britain has the power to do that because it cares about its nationals. But would Lindsay’s arrest serve as a deterrent to those that wanted a to be a millionaire overnight?

A gambler is always a gambler. He only quits gambling when he is poor. But as soon as something comes into his pocket, you will see him once again around the gambling table.

Drug trafficking is a lucrative business, until the arrival of Jesus Christ, probably, thousands would be incarcerated for drug-related offenses.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

THE MOUTH IS LITTLE ON THE BODY BUT CAN GET YOU INTO BIG TROUBLE

The mouth sings and eats, yet can be very poisonous when angry


The mouth sings and eats, yet it can be very poisonous when angry.



The Oxford dictionary defines the ‘Mouth’ as an opening in the head, through which food is taken in and sounds uttered. Personally, I feel that this definition is incomplete.

The actual definition of the ‘Mouth’ should have been “An opening in the head, through which food is taken in, sounds uttered, and part of the human body that could get one into big trouble.”

The mouth serves man in his speech. He gets satisfaction after eating and drinking water. The beautiful songs or melodious tunes, with words of comfort, come from the mouth, making life worthy and happy to live,  yet the same mouth is something that could bring discomfort, worries, troubles, and even imprisonment to a man.

In 1999, Glenn Hoddle lost his job as manager of the England national team after his comments against disabled people. Glenn Hoddle said, “Disabled people are paying for sins in a previous life”, resulting in his dismissal from work. 

This is a typical example of what the mouth can cause. Total disgrace and embarrassment.

Liam Stacey spent 56 days in jail over his racial tweet against Bolton player Fabrice Muamba. Fabrice collapsed while playing. If Liam wasn’t prepared to wish him a speedy recovery, he shouldn’t have said anything bad against the footballer at the point of death; instead, he posted racial remarks on Twitter, provoking many people around the world.

This is not the first or the last careless talk or speech that has cost people’s jobs or led them to jail. There is trouble brewing in every part of the world, and people’s lives have been turned upside down, all because of what someone said against someone.  

I can say that there are two kinds of people.  Those who think before they speak and those who speak before they think. The latter one is those who are likely to be in trouble over what they say.

In my country, there is a proverb that says, “If you see a stone with a beard, just watch it and go. Don’t speak. This proverb is a warning to people who can’t shut their mouths. 

Many people love to speak about other people. Even at work, many like to report other workers to the boss. In fact, just as some people are addicted to drugs and alcohol, there are people addicted to talking about other people. It’s their hobby, and therefore, they could never stop.

Staying out of trouble is a simple rule to follow, yet many find it difficult to be trouble-free. One of the rules that could keep people out of trouble is the practice of listening rather than speaking. An empty barrel makes a great noise. In life, great people do not speak much.

They learn by listening. It is better to be quiet for people to call you unsociable than to be called a gossiper, talkative, and inquisitive. Proverbs 17:28. 'Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.'

Thursday, May 17, 2012

ORAL SEX AND ITS ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS


Oral lovemaking


Oral lovemaking


It’s the duty of every man (if he doesn’t want to be called selfish) to give his girlfriend or partner, the best sex or satisfaction, which her partner will be addicted to for the rest of her life, making her long for more every day, whether in the summer, winter, rain, kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere the love will ignite.


But just as too much kindness could sometimes give one worries, in the same way, trying to give a woman (especially one you don’t know) the best sex, via oral, could also put one's health in danger. 

Oral sex, in short, is giving or receiving oral stimulation to the clitoris. This kind of lovemaking is much adored by thousands of women worldwide that some women could deny penetration when the person fails to perform the task of oral sex.

Even though oral sex is classified as one of the best acts of love to give a woman maximum satisfaction and orgasm, several studies have shown that oral sex is, in fact, not safe for her health and therefore not a wise thing to do. 

Sexually transmitted diseases or infections are quickly detected and treated by men, but the infection could be with a woman for weeks and even months without her knowledge.

A woman can only know she has an infection when she starts discharging unfamiliar fluids or getting information from a man she had slept with. This makes oral sex more dangerous to the health of the man who is involved in oral sex with an infected woman. 

Studies have shown that an easily transmitted infection via oral sex is herpes, which usually causes cold sores around the mouth.

Another infection transmitted via oral sex is gonorrhea. Gonorrhea can not easily be spotted by an infected woman, but men quickly get the message. After urination, a burning sensation follows. It’s the most painful experience ever known. The infection is easily transmitted from an infected genital to a person’s throat.

Other diseases that, according to medical research, could be transmitted through oral sex are syphilis, which easily finds its way during sex when the person’s mouth comes into contact with an open sore or skin rash caused by the infection. 

Finally, it is chlamydia, which affects the throat via oral sex, but according to research, this isn’t as common as the others.


Monday, May 14, 2012

FIXING MICROSOFT JSCRIPT COMPILATION ERROR, WITHOUT HEAD ACHE


Computer problems can give a headache


Computer problems can give a headache.


There is nothing I can compare the problem of solving Microsoft JScript Compilation Error to than a toothache in the middle of the night. 


Microsoft JScript compilation error or Unterminated String Constant Error is one of the most annoying errors that never go away, even if you click OK. It will come back when you turn on your computer again.

Many companies are making money out of this problem by requesting downloading programs and ‘killers’ to fight or restore the problem, but it all comes to zero. 

No solution. Again, many have given various instructions on the internet to fix this error. Even though one would painstakingly follow the rules, the error still resurfaces after rebooting the computer.


After a fight over mine for almost a week, without success, I took my laptop to a computer specialist, and he eliminated the error in less than a minute. Please follow these simple steps to fix the unterminated constant string error or the Microsoft JScript Compilation Error.


  1. Switched on your computer
  2. Click Start
  3. Then click All Programs
  4. From the programs scroll down and click “Startup”
You will notice immediately that the ‘error’ will be (the last, underneath) all the programs, where you clicked the ‘Startup’.


  1. Point the mouse on (what error it is) and Right-click. Then click delete.
  2. As soon as you delete it, restart your computer, and the error will never appear again.
Please don’t waste your money on installing and buying any JavaScript error killer. If you don’t understand and you want more explanation on this subject, you are free to contact me.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

THE PASTORS HAVE GONE ASTRAY, WHO CAN HELP THEM?


Global pastors have gone astray


Global pastors have gone astray.


A pastor is seen as a man of God who serves as the head of a Christian institution by showing his followers the right path to follow. 

Although pastors are prone to sin themselves, some have been successful with their evangelical work to remove many from the road of affliction to happiness and success. Through the church, many men have been saved from alcoholism and drug abuse.

Just as the Holy Bible warns that false prophets would arise, in the same way, false pastors are springing up like mushrooms. As a leader of an institution, pastors are respected in society because they are seen as servants of God. But the question is, are pastors doing what God requires from them?

From continent to continent, the story of pastors varies. In Africa, some who preach the word of God are commonly seen roaming and preaching on the streets, buses, and places for passengers. They claim to have visions and messages from God to serve the people. 

But behind the altar, many sleep and enjoy with other people’s wives, carry out secret abortions, and are involved in continuous defrauding and embezzling of money.  

While in Europe and the United States of America, where the grass is greener than that of Africa, pastors continue to abuse children, young boys and girls, and others who have completely gone astray, officiate and bless same-sex marriages. 

“Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing”. Said Jesus. Many wanted to make a name by prophesying the coming of the end of the world, but nothing happened, and all of them ended up in disgrace.

Who are we going to follow now, when all the pastors are in sin? Is it even worth going to church or the Mosque at all? No religion can claim to be better than another when in the Mosque, the Imam also sits and plans terrorism against innocent people.  

They claim “Allah is great”, yet they don’t allow that great Allah they worship to take his revenge. They kill, pour acid on the faces of women who refuse to marry them, terrorize, and marry underage girls. The gross abuse of Muslims is even more disturbing than the wayward pastors.

Even though the church plays an important role in society by shaping the lives of people, it is not an institution that can save the world. Most of the world's tragic occurrences, apart from natural disasters, are caused by man. 

The polluted heart of man comes out as anger to destroy the world. People should learn to forgive and forget. Repentance is essential.

About greed, which has caused so much unrest, one should remember “What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?” 

Empty-handed, one came from the dust, the same dust one returns empty-handed. Racism, discrimination, claiming superiority over others, and hatred are all enemies that bring havoc to society. 

In fact, men should lean upon the greatest commandment of all time, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Friday, May 04, 2012

F.W. DE KLERK SHOULD HAVE FACED JUSTICE IN THE HAGUE LIKE CHARLES TAYLOR


F.W DE KLERK


F.W. DE KLERK 




Frankly speaking, there isn’t anything called “justice” for the Blackman or the South African. If there is, F.W. de Klerk, former president of South Africa, in the Apartheid era, should have faced trial at the international court in The Hague, for the crimes he committed against South Africans, including children.


Like a bird, free from its cage, he has forgotten his evil actions, deeds, philosophies, and brutal regime against people in their own country. Now he stands labeling international statesman Nelson Mandela as a 'brutal and unfair' political opponent.  

I don’t blame him, but the European fragile justice of favoritisms supports many white leaders who have a bloodstain on their hands.

Klerk was a man who didn’t deserve to share the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize with Mandela. Whom he had released from prison four years earlier. De Klerk said that although the liberation leader was a man of 'stature and strength', he was not faultless. 

That is absolute rubbish. If Mandela is not faultless, what about him whose regime murdered and massacred defenseless school children in cold blood? Nelson Mandela was right to fight for his country and the people. They killed Steve Biko, but they couldn't kill him.

Charles Taylor deserves to face justice and be jailed for supporting rebel leader Foday Sankoh in committing a heinous crime against Sierra Leoneans. 

But taking into consideration the weight of the crime ex-Apartheid leaders committed against South Africans, as a matter of fact, none should have escaped judgment or justice in The Hague. 

Yet, all of them went away with impunity because they were “white vampires sucking the blood of innocent Black people.” If it were to be the other way round, the International Court in The Hague would have lined up all the black leaders to face trial.

Charles Taylor cannot be jailed, to convince the world that the “International Court in The Hague” is doing a good job.  Partiality rules in The Hague.  

If Nazi leaders are being hunted to face prosecution over the killing of six million Jews, then any living ex-Apartheid leader and leaders who supported that evil regime, like former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and others must face justice too. 

That would convince the whole world that the International Court in The Hague is doing a good job.


Monday, April 30, 2012

BOOK: HOW TO PLAY DJEMBE



The Djembe



The Djembe


The eagerness to study African music and its traditional instruments, percussion, including Kora and the Djembe, has led to the sprouting of many traditional music institutions throughout Europe and the United States of America. 


African music is not only entertaining but also a vital part of the music of many cultures.

"How to Play Djembe," written by Allan Dworsky and Berty Sanstry, is a complete, step-by-step, user-friendly course on how to play djembe. 


Right from the start, in addition to learning how to make all the basic strokes, you'll be learning interlocking parts for some of the most popular West African rhythms: Kuku, Djole, Kassa, Madan, Suku, Sunguru Bani, and Thiba. 

After working through only a few lessons, you'll be able to put the parts together and start playing these irresistible rhythms with your friends. The rhythms are written in simple charts, so no music reading is required.

The CD that comes with the book gives you a chance to hear how each part sounds separately and how the parts for each rhythm fit together. 

It was recorded by John Camara, a master drummer from Bamako, Mali. Each rhythm lasts at least five minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to play along. 

And when John solos during the final three minutes of each track, you'll feel the thrill of playing your part along with an ensemble and lead drummer.


The book is available on Amazon.com.