Patting Juba

[gaz farrimond]

I'm putting a lecture together and I'm on the look out for any video footage of Patting Juba.

I know it's out there, as I've seen some before in movies but can't for the life of me think where or which film.

Help!

[PK Drums]

What exactly are you reffering to? I've heard this term before as "Patted Juba" which refers to the African origin of the Bo-diddley beat (3/2 clave). I've been looking for more info , but can't seem to find it anywhere myself.

[gaz farrimond]

PATTING JUBA -- slapping the hands, knees, thighs and body in a rhythmic display. Like many forms of North American body percussion it developed as the slaves' response to the banning of drums.