I currently live in a city where I don't often get the opportunity to attend parties because I don't like going to uninvited ones. However, I recently had the chance to witness a live band performance—a very local one with a mix of digital instruments and traditional ones like drums.
The type of music in such pattern I'm familiar with is church music, which I experience every week at church.
As you can see in the video above, it was an event—my paternal Grandma's burial—and the musical band was hired to add some flair to the occasion. One thing about this type of music is its originality; every single sound is practically and manually produced. There's a designated drummer, skillful guitarists, a proficient keyboardist, and the lead singer who directs and controls every moment.
The leader of this particular musical group is the one standing in front, wearing a dark blue attire with a lead guitarist's strap slung across his shoulder.
Sometimes, watching them multitask leaves me amazed, but it's something they excel at and make seem effortless. I used to play the drums somewhat decently; I once tried drumming and singing simultaneously, with a microphone stand fixed to my mouth....so I know how it works.
This musical group also features dancers, always ladies, who take center stage with their cultural dance steps.
At events like this, the attendees often shower the band with money as a token of appreciation for the entertainment they provide.
I grew up seeing this particular musical group, and it's heartening to see that they're still active in the business.
In many places in Nigeria, especially the town where I reside currently, indigenous musical bands are scarce, except for church ones, which I find disappointing. Although the indigenes in my current place of residence claim to have indigenous music bands, I haven't seen any yet....the ones that I saw that looked alike displayed like the church pattern.
Thanks for reading.
| Photos is mine |
