Summary: Master the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat with Ayo Salawu in Afrobeats Simplified. This pack breaks down grooves from Fela Kuti’s Colonial Mentality to Kokoroko’s Carry Me Home, guiding drummers through snare placement, kick drum patterns, hi-hat techniques, and 6/8 and triplet-based time signatures. Lessons progress from beginner to advanced, covering ghost notes, broken 16th notes, molar techniques, and halftime grooves, all with tempo-based practice drills. Ayo emphasizes groove, independence, and personal expression, giving drummers the tools to play authentically and creatively while internalizing the rhythms that define Afrobeat.

Bio: Ayo Salawu began drumming at just two years old and later honed his craft at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Now a highly sought-after freelance drummer, he has performed with artists worldwide and is known for his mastery of Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and highlife. Ayo regularly collaborates with the acclaimed London-based septet Kokoroko, whose albums Could We Be More and Tuff Times Never Last have received widespread praise and awards. Renowned for his groove, versatility, and teaching ability, Ayo inspires drummers to develop both technical skill and musical expression.

Focus points: afrobeat, odd time grooves, 6/8, ghost notes, halftime grooves,

Length: 1h25