Picture a goblet shaped drum carved from a single piece of hardwood and you’ll get the idea. The word “djembe” itself comes ...

I didn't know how much I didn't know about drums. There are drums that talk, that can imitate speech. There are drums grouped in families for the purpose of talking to each other. Tapping a drum with ...

Ghana's vibrant capital, Accra, once again sets the stage for a historic global music moment this December 2025, as the inaugural Talking Drums Festival ( ) brings together some of the world's biggest ...

A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...

July 27 (UPI) --In West Africa, drummers speak through their instruments -- literally. According to a new study, the dùndúns drum -- in the hands of a skilled percussionist -- can accurately mimic the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Him playing his Djembe Drum. You know, the Djembe Drum is an African drum that’s called the ...