Africa (Toto/ Simon Phillips) - open-handed drum cover by Elias (17)

“Africa” by US supergroup Toto is one of THE hymns of the last century. Released on their best-selling album IV in 1982, this tune celebrates its 40th anniversary this year – a good reason to come up with my own version of their live performance in Amsterdam in 2003. This song is musicianship at its very best – an incredible composition by Dave Paich and late drummer Jeff Porcaro combined with the masterful playing and singing of some of the best musicians in the world, including Simon Phillips on drums. Although it sounds so easy – the groove really isn’t. I have tried to play it right- and open-handed alternatingly – see if you like it! Drums and film footage recorded in one take. Copyright notice: I do not own any rights to this song and no infringement is intended, nor do I mean to make profits with it.