One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

Pantar and surrounding areas use their own local variants for the names of the different drums. This nomenclature reflects specific ritual and trading features of each musical instrument.

For a little more than three decades, Simmons has taught classes in West African and Afro-Cuban music and ... to take the instruments back to their homeland. “They wanted to get rid of them,” he said.

Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

Children-focused non-governmental organisation, Afrokids Foundation, has held a two-day arts and music festival for some selected school children within the Shai Osu-Doku District ...

Explore musical instruments in the Anacostia Community Museum's collection ... stories of sounds and songs transported from Africa to the Americas. Dance to drums of the African diaspora, whose ...

Stress relief: Playing djembe drums and percussions can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation, as it requires focused concentration and deep breathing. Socialization: The Djembe Circle provides ...

The dance was directed by the cadenced rhythm produced by the 'Moko' drums , distinctive musical instruments that are also prestigious heirlooms and sacred tools , mostly found in the Alor-Pantar ...