Not just any drums — traditional African drums, called djembe, that are so captivating that if you stopped paying attention for just a moment, you may have mistaken the rhythm for your own ...

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 ...

Hosted by Ottawa StoryTellers, “Whispers of Tradition: Nigeria’s Untold Legends” featured the two performers’ tales from ...

BEREA, Ohio -- With a charming smile and engaging personality, West African master drummer and performer Assane Seck recently shared his story with Berea through conversation, rhythmic beats and ...

Introduction: Listen all around: traditional African drums, sounds of insects. Individual sounds: tree frogs, lion, hippopotamus. Song: ONE big hippo balancing, Step by step on a slippery log.

BY DAVID MAMARIL HOROWITZ [email protected] West African percussionist Ibrahima “Ibro” Dioubate stands beside ...