Great news for our members who are interested in learning darbuka (also called “duombek,” “tabla,” and other names)! The darbuka is used extensively in belly dance music and is the lead drum in belly dance drum solos. Professional percussionist Adam Riviere has created a series of 8 videos designed to get you started playing this iconic drum, and he has agreed to make these resources available to INBC members free of charge! If you are an individual or professional member, you can access this content in our Online Learning Center.
Adam Riviere is an Indianapolis-based musician and world percussionist. Adam has nearly 40 years of experience in various facets of the music industry, 15 published albums, and numerous collaborations. Adam has studied more than 30 world instruments and their cultures. He currently performs solo, with the Middle Eastern quartet Indy Raqs, as well as with various belly dancers and belly dance troupes all over Indiana, the US, and internationally. Check out his website: adamriviere.com.
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