July 27 (UPI) --In West Africa, drummers speak through their instruments -- literally. According to a new study, the dùndúns drum -- in the hands of a skilled percussionist -- can accurately mimic the ...
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Traditional African instruments that shaped global sound
The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages (Image Credits: Flickr) The djembe drum dates back roughly between 400 and 800 years, ...
Sowande Keita of Detroit has been playing the drums for as long as he can remember. “There’s a legendary story, that is actually very true, my father tied the DJembe around my waist before I could ...
South Africa's Sheer Sound label launched its Sheer Africa series a few years ago in order to highlight specific instruments and styles from the continent. Each edition has benefited from attractive ...
On a recent Saturday, the main hall of Yale’s Afro-American Cultural Center echoed with the sound of drums, playing driving, intricate rhythms together — compelling enough to bring someone in off the ...
A drumming workshop is inviting people to discover the uplifting rhythms of West African music. Taking place in Stourbridge, ...
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