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.

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

composed and improvised pieces performed by a combination of Western and African instruments – even the occasional home-made ...

Listen for the talking drum, one of several instruments collected by Howard University professor Lorenzo Dow Turner. His groundbreaking research told stories of sounds and songs transported from ...

Explore the rich tapestry of South Africa’s music scene as we celebrate the living icons who have shaped its vibrant ...

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 ...