African Drums

The drum is a very important part of African culture. The African people have a long history of drumming, and it is still practiced today in many African countries. The…

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Singer Zena Carlota Blends the West African Kora with American Folk and Blues | KQED Arts

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African Drumming – Djembe

There are many types of African drums. Each has its own unique sound and style. The most popular are the djembe, mbira and kora. There are also a few others…

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Djembe and Kora Jam Session at Dabo House in The Gambia – African Music Lessons Become Performance

(instrumental music) (musicians singing) – [Drummer] Thank you very, very, very, much. This is a floor show here in Africa and this one is the calabash. And that calabash we…

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