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	The Beaded Gourd - Its History, Construction and Technique
		Shekeres among the Yeruba of Nigeria are often connected with religion, given great respect, and play a very important role in certain traditional musical forms.
		In Ghana and Togo among the Ewe language group it is known as the "axatse" and is often used to accompany a drum or bell orchestra on important occasions.
		The basis for the shekere is the gourd or calabash.
	www.ibiblio.org /musicians/botsford/educators/shekere (2072 words)

	Shekere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The shekere is a percussion instrument from Africa, consisting of a dried gourd with beads woven into a net covering the gourd.
		The shekere is made from small gourds that grow on the ground.
		A shekere is made by drying the gourd for several months then removing the pulp and seeds.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shekere (156 words)

	earthcds – Echun Okiry — Güíro for Eleggua: Notes
		A shekere is a percussion instrument made from a dried and hollowed calabash gourd –; hence the popular Cuban name güíro, which equally and more commonly refers to the well-known gourd scraper used in charanga bands.
		Thus equipped, the shekere may be shaken or even thrown to produce a sharp shaker sound, in addition to being hit on its bottom which renders a deep resonating tone from the inside of the gourd.
		The shekere belongs to Oshún, too, since it is made from the calabash gourd which is sacred to her; but it is equally played for other purposes.
	www.earthcds.com /caribbean/cuba/echunnotes.html (2428 words)

	Ahmondylla Best: Ahmondylla's Instruments
		Shekere is the Yoruba word for a calabash/ gourd rattle covered with a skirt of movable beads.
		Others tell of the Shekere being the instrument used by certain women to gather other females again for the purpose of gossiping.
		Women would bring their Shekeres to a central location to socialize by singing and improvising songs about the latest gossip and other news of the day.
	www.ahmondylla.com /ahmondyllas_instruments.html (1479 words)

	HOW TO MAKE A SHEKERE
		The number of beads you'll need is a factor of the size of the gourd, the size of the bead, the number of verticals you attach and the mesh pattern you plan on using.
		If you are making a small shekere from a bottle shaped gourd such as those pictured that you intend to play by holding in your hand and shaking, you should probably attach the verticals to a smaller foundation ring at the bottom and ending with a row of knots at the top.
		If you are planning a larger shekere (cubano style), played with two hands, palms or finger tips against the top and fingers around the neck at the bottom, then you might want those knots out of the way at the smaller ring at the bottom.
	www.spiritconnectionstore.com /shekere.htm (4459 words)

	Shekere - from Kenya, Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Shekere is a hollow gourd covered with either beads, seeds, or wood chips that are connected by a net of string.
		The Shekere is also used in the music of Africa and Brazil.
		Modern Shekeres are made of plastic and often use glass beads.
	yellowbellmusic.com /instruments/percussion/shekere.php (152 words)

	FAQ. General Index.
		The shekere (or chequere) originates from the Yoruba culture in West Africa and is considered by many percussionists to be a very versatile instrument.
		The shekere also offers a unique asthetic aspect in the beautiful patterns that can be woven with the beads (plastic, wood or ceramic beads, with each producing their own distinct sounds against the calabash).
		Thie unique design of LP Pro Shekere provides the traditional sounds of a gourd shekere while also making the instrument durable enough to withstand any percussive onslaught.
	www.virtualdrummerschool.com /faqs/latinperc/percussion_ing10.asp (466 words)

	Drum Journal: Making a shekere or beaded shaker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Traditional shekeres were made in West Africa and migrated to Cuba and Brazil.
		Large bottle gourds with a slightly twisted neck are the ultimate shekere gourd.
		This example is arranged flat for clarity-- the assembly would continue around the shell of the shekere until the row is finished.
	drumjournal.com /shekere.html (1715 words)

	IRIE TONES - ABOUT THE SHEKERE
		The shekere forms part of the djembe ensemble, and is used throughout religious and cultural ceremonies and celebrations in western Africa.
		The shekere originated in Africa centuries ago, functioning as a shaker, rattle, and drum.
		Today there are a variety of synthetic shekeres available on the market, as well as those of lesser quality made of plastic or glass beads and gourds.
	www.irietones.com /about_shekere.html (428 words)

	The Shekere
		The shekere (chekere) is a percussion instrument that is made from a dried and hollowed calabash gourd (span.
		Additionally, the shekere is moved back and forth between the right and the left hand as a shaker.
		The shekere is played in Cuba at bembe ceremonies in sets of three, accompanied by a hoe blade struck with a metal rod (guataca) and usually a soloing conga drum.
	www.ochemusic.de /artcheen.htm (191 words)

	"Djembes, Djun Djun, Kpanlogo, Bougarabous, Talking Drums, African Drums" - Shekere Medium
		This Shekere measures approximately 8 inches in diameter and 12 inches in overall length.
		The Shekere is an important African instrument for the purposes of accompanying the Djembe or any drum circle.
		The Shekere is constructed from a dried and hollowed gourd with a netting of polished hard seeds.
	www.wwdrums.com /shekere-medium-p-139.html (198 words)

	LP: Product Showcase: Online Catalog: Shekeres
		The shekere’s history begins in Africa where this unique instrument serves as a shaker, a rattle, and a drum.
		Traditionally made from hollowed gourds wrapped in a lattice of stones, the instrument is played by shaking or twisting it to get shaker and rattle sounds or by hitting the bottom of the body with the palm of the hand to get drum-like bass notes.
		LP has created a number of different versions of the shekere, all with excellent durability and a variety of sounds.
	www.lpmusic.com /Product_Showcase/Shekeres/lp_pro_shekere.html (223 words)

	CNN - Gourds and a griot open world of storytelling - April 17, 1998
		The shekere is the instrument used by the griot (rhymes with trio): a dried gourd, hollowed and closely wrapped in a net of beaded twine.
		The voice of the shekere (pronounced SHAY-kehr-ay), shaken or thumped, accompanies and punctuates that of the storyteller.
		Making a shekere is just one activity for children at the Griot Institute at Intermediate School 246.
	www.cnn.com /books/news/9804/17/gourds/index.html (827 words)

	Festival Shekeres! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A shekere (pronounced shay-kuh-ray) is a hollowed out gourd with beads, shells, or stones around it.
		My interest in shekeres was only a few weeks old when I went searching for something plastic that would resemble the shape of a gourd.
		I bought the biggest one there (13 inches across), painted it, did some more shopping for beads and string, and when the project was finished...
	members.aol.com /chordmaps/shekere (157 words)

	India Street Percussion
		The Shekere originates from Africa and is used in religious ceremonies to give praise to various "Orishas" (deities).
		In North America, the religions of Lucumi and Santeria utilize Bata drums with Shekere and chorus.
		Made from selected gourds, our Shekeres are closely knotted and treated inside to give the best possible resonance.
	www.angelfire.com /biz2/indiastreet/Shekere.htm (80 words)

	Nadhiyr's Shekeres
		The shekere is a percussion instrument made from a gourd with a beaded skirt.
		Most of the gourds used in shekere making are called "bottle gourds" because of their shape.
		I specialize in shekere's made to order in the colors and patterns used to honor and play music for the Orisha's.
	www.wemba-music.org /nadhiyr's_shekeres.htm (274 words)

	Welcome To Djembe-L FAQ "How to Make A Shekeré" v8b
		The shekere in the left side of the
		You'll see in photo of the completed shekers that the result of the increase in strands is a smaller mesh with many more beads.
		Here are some pictures that we took of the shekere's that we made, using
	www.drums.org /djembefaq/v8b.htm (4639 words)

	The Toilet Shekere (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		I used some yellow nylon twine that was in the junk pile.
		The pattern of knots and beads was copied (by memory) from a real African shekere.
		If you've ever seen a good percussionist play a shekere, you can get a sense of how versatile a rhythm instrument it can be.
	www.geocities.com /tpe123/folkurban/shekere/index.html (207 words)

	Shekere Instruments
		Some schools have enjoyed playing them so much that they have bought their own.
		Shekere can source most of the following instruments at a very good price.
		These are wooden drums, with goat skins, held on by string and steel rings.
	www.ex.ac.uk /ray/shekere/instruments.html (246 words)

	Web Directory » Web Directory » Arts » Music » Instruments » Percussion » Shekere (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Festival Shekeres - Step-by-step instructions for shekere making, with color close-up photos of details in shekere design.
		How to Make A Sheker - Steve Tierra provides detailed instructions on how to make the instrument from a gourd.
		Shekere: Make and Shake - History, construction, and how to play the shekere.
	www.dcpages.com /DC_ODP/?c=Arts/Music/Instruments/Percussion/Shekere (191 words)

	BANDA BROS
		This site will introduce you to these two talented brothers, their various musical projects, rich musical history, including the 24 years they spent as anchors of the Grammy Award-winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz group.
		The brothers were commissioned by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC to create a Shekere for their new exhibit, Latin Jazz: La Combinacion Perfecta.
		The Shekere pictured below will be on the fifteen city four year tour across the United States and the Caribbean.
	www.bandabros.com (200 words)

	Adopt-a-Country: Cote d'Ivoire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The shekere is a handcrafted rattle that comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the ones depicted here.
		It is made from a hollowed out gourd or calabash, which is then covered with a netting of seeds, beads, or shells.
		Today, the shekere has even become popular throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.
	www.tjhsst.edu /~swise/ic/music.php (665 words)

	LP Pro Shekere :: Manufacturers/Latin Percussion - Percussion Instruments and Drums at The Drum Works
		LP created the LP Pro Shekere based upon the gourd shape of the natural models.
		It is the most durable and dependable shekere ever made.
		The LP Pro Shekere produces loud, high-pitched shaker and rattle sounds.
	www.thedrumworks.com /LP_Pro_Shekere.html (409 words)

	Nancy's Musical Meanderings - gourds
		The shekere is a type of African gourd rattle.
		How to Make a Shekere - Looks like fun, if you have time.
		Some, like the shekere or the Hawaiian "uli uli" have no handle.
	www.geocities.com /Vienna/Strasse/7353/gourds.html (413 words)

	Spirit Drumz
		(This includes, but is not limited to: Djembes, Djun Djuns, Congas, Ashikos, Shekere and bells.) Check out our Calendar to see when and where FunDRUMentals is currently being taught.
		Learn her/history, fundamentals and techniques of playing Shekere and naked gourd through interactive exercises.
		Cost of workshop includes a materials fee that covers: hand-selected, high quality cleaned and polished naked gourds from Northern California, beads drawn from world-wide sources, cord and necessary tools for workshop use.
	www.spiritdrumz.org /components_african_diasporic_workshops.htm (697 words)

	freesound :: view sample :: shekere.wav
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		shekerefidget.wav :: (0:02) :: half rotation and back again shekere added by memexikon
	freesound.iua.upf.edu /samplesViewSingle.php?id=641 (152 words)

	Making a Red Gourd Shekere: Pyrography, using a woodburner to make the designs
		Making a Red Gourd Shekere: Pyrography, using a woodburner to make the designs
		Make a “Snake” with Cowrie Shells Gourd Shekere
		Guerilla Poetry Insurgency some wonderful people who understand the power and importance of the spoken word
	www.make-a-shakere.com /redgourdstep4.html (292 words)

	Shekere - African Music Arts for UK School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Shekere - African Music Arts for UK School
		Dynamic workshops in West African drumming, dance and song
		Please contact us with any questions or suggestions.
	www.ex.ac.uk /ray/shekere (38 words)

	Shekere (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		We carry the complete line of Latin Percussion Shekere.
		We can also special order any instruments that we do not have in stock for you.
		Feel free to contact us for ordering and pricing information.
	www.casalatinamusic.com /shekere.htm (59 words)

	SHEKERE
		It is a percussion idiophone and is used as a rhythm instrument.
		Shekere MU 106 is available in the following sizes:
		FOR ORDERING PLEASE SEE INFO / PRIVACY / SHIPPING.
	www.brcreationsonline.com /marakas.html (72 words)

	How to Make a “Snake” Gourd Shekere with Cowrie Shells
		You might think this gourd shakere just happened.
		The Rainbow Serpent Flies - completed Snake Shekere with Cowrie Shells and Feathers
		Make a Shakere is sponsored by Fertility Futures, a firm focused on helping make families possible.
	www.make-a-shakere.com /index-snake-shells.html (353 words)

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