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. A ...

Africa Music Library (AML), a non-governmental music collective dedicated to the archiving, preservation and study of African ...

March 25, GNA-Ghanaian traditional instruments are an essential part of the country’s rich cultural heritage, playing a vital role in communication, storytelling, ceremonies, and entertainment.These ...

Fiona Richie Wales has a rich musical heritage, and although many of its traditional instruments are not commonly heard, there are still musicians keeping the folk tradition alive, arranging and ...

This non-exhaustive list of financial instruments F&I market terminology can guide you towards securing market presence or a ...

Engagement plays a major role in traditional African storytelling performances. Get your audience involved by asking them to respond at specific points, or echo words after you. This keeps listeners ...

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 ...