The Djembe is a popular West African drum, known for its versatility and expressive sound. The Djembe rhythm is ...
The Baltimore Rhythm Festival returned to Guilford Avenue to celebrate African culture with a day of performances, workshops and food. The event is hosted by Jamaal “Black Root” Collier and features ...
Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...
It was telling of Omelika Kuumba’s spirit that on her birthday, her first after losing both parents within eight months of one another, she would give a concert in their honor. Near the end of her ...
African head exercises have been practiced for centuries, providing a natural way to improve mental clarity and focus ...
The West African instrument dùndún is also known as “talking drum” because players can match the pitch and rhythm of speech patterns on it. A new study reveals just how closely dùndún players match ...
Latin America is a region bursting with rhythm, melody, and soul. From the pulsating beats of Afro-Caribbean drums to the ...