For 26 years Famoudou Konate was the lead drummer in the Ballets Africains de Guinea. He is now an honorary professor at the University of Arts in Berlin. The result of his collaboration with Ott is a highly useful workbook for furthering our knowledge of the Malinke and their rhythms through practical exercises and arrangements relating to what is heard in the rhythms. A highly thought provoking read, useful for students and group leaders