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 ...

In the African music, is functioning not only as an entertainment piece, but also to instruct. It is an educational force. The first thing Mr. Cas Bontier and his drum quartet is going to play ...

From Congo, Brazzaville, MC Baba is an extraordinary rapper who defies the rules of music. While he does not hear the music, ...

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.

Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she ...

With its ragas, talas, and improvisational nature, this music tradition transcends boundaries and connects listeners to a ...

This year's showcase theme was Embodying the Elements, focusing on the elements of "earth, fire, water and air through African diaspora dance and drum," according to Rootead's Youth Enrichment ...