African music

Djembe drums are among the African continent's most important instruments, and the seemingly humble instrument has a long and fascinating history.

Going forth on an enriching exploration through the mystical realms of African cosmology. In this episode, "Rhythms and Rituals: Music, Dance, and Ceremony," we traverse ancient traditions that connect communities with the divine, invoking myths and oral narratives that pulse with life and vibrancy.

Singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara performance at Summer Stage in Central Park New York.

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Ghana, talking drum. The man standing looks like one of my professors in college, Kwame Ansah-Brew. I wouldn't be surprised if it was him.

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We do have smaller djembe drums but in this video we look at our two largest ones. One of them is a classic hand painted rope tied carved African drum with a goats skin hide on top, let me show you how they sound and see how to play the djembe drum. The second drum we look at is our largest djembe drum that is from Indonesia, it has Indonesian legal wood certification to prove its sustainability and is super heavy and resonant which is everything you would expect from a professional drum.

Outta Africa: Griots, or “jali”, are West Africa’s revered oral historians, poets, and musicians who have been entrusted for centuries with preserving the histories and traditions of their people. Often born into this role, griots are responsible for safeguarding the genealogies, legends, and cultural memories of communities, passing them down through performance. Central to their art is the *kora*, a 21-stringed lute-bridge harp made from a large calabash. The kora’s unique, resonant sound…