Resonance of Drums and Indigenous Voices
At 7 PM on October 3rd, the first weekend of the Far Far Away Festival begins with a journey of "The Sounding Memory", inviting you to a night of percussive storytelling across cultures. Join us at Launcher Lab as the rhythms of drums usher in the Mid-Autumn evening, grounding us in the voices of the land.
The performance "Resonance of Drums and Indigenous Voices" by Djembe Yoyola opens with Kudani: Song of the Grandmother—a fusion of Paiwan chants and West African rhythms, paying homage to ancestors and elders from different cultures. The journey continues with drum compositions from Côte d'Ivoire and the Susu and Malinke peoples of West Africa, layered with vocals, bass, trumpet, and nose flute. Pieces include Kuku: Celebration of Moonlight and Fishing Nets, Yankadi–Marcu: Rhythms of Encounter and Dance, Soliwoulen: Invocation of Ancestors and Healers, and culminates in Moribayassa: Dance of Gratitude, a powerful drum solo signifying release and thanksgiving after hardship. Each rhythm is a vessel of story and blessing, and a drumming journey from the African continent to the southern shores of Taiwan. With each beat flowing like a heartbeat, the rhythms welcome the first blessing of the Mid-Autumn moonrise.
As the drums echo through Chengdong Dayuanzi, the Far Far Away Festival's sonic journey officially begins—a rhythmic crossing of continents and cultures. From sunset to nightfall, let us move together with the beat, dancing in moonlight with voices from all walks of life. In drumbeats and moonbeams, may we remember ourselves and hear each other.
TIME
19:30 - 20:00
LOCATION
Launcher Lab
About
Djembe Yoyola
Yoyo Drumming Ensemble is a percussion group rooted in the Hengchun Peninsula and African drumming traditions. Formed by friends from diverse backgrounds who share a love for African rhythms, the group explores local interpretations of West African music by incorporating brass instruments, Indigenous songs, and Holo folk melodies. In recent years, they have become active performers across Taiwan's music and arts festivals, including Amis Music Festival, Luoshanfeng Arts Festival, and HiWalk Market. They were selected as a New Talent Team under Pingtung County Government's 2025 Performing Arts Branding Program.
BOOKING
Booking Process
- Purchase: Place your order and complete payment through our website.
- Attend the performance on the date and enjoy the show!
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking, please do so via the booking platform or email us at info@launcher.com.tw with your order number. We will process your request as soon as possible.
Refunds will be processed in accordance with our standard terms and conditions, based on Taiwan’s “Standardized Contract for Performing Arts Ticket Sales.”
Refund requests must be made at least 10 days before the performance. For example, a ticket for a program on October 09 has to be exchanged or refunded before September 29.
For refund, A 10% handling fee of the original purchased price will be charged. For example, a payment of NTD 300 receives a refund of NTD 270.
