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asalato with asalato

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Jamming with other asalato players is common in Japan (and likely elsewhere).

This video is of PANMAN and Watari in a group known as ASALATO TOKYO.

ASALATO TOKYO - Labyrinth

asalato with voice

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Asalato players in both West Africa and Brazil often sing and play with others as well.

Saliou - Mother of Casamance

Some asalato players in Japan will play with rappers.

鴨印振族 & 歩歩 (Kamo & pow pow) - Don't stop keep shaking!

asalato with non-asalato

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The asalato is a particularly quiet instrument. Even the loudest asalato struggle in comparison to a snare drum or tambourine. When playing with louder instruments, it is important to play with a larger amount of louder techniques, such as using more knocks.

Carol Bahinese, Talita del Collado, Rodrigo Salvador

Here, the asalato (Carol Bahinese) is paired with voice (Carol Bahinese), surdo (Talita del Collado), and guitar (Rodrigo Salvador).

asalato with skill toy

PANMAN & tossy - Jam Session

Here, the asalato is in a jam session with a skill toy (jitter ring).