They were powerful symbols of community and communication, reflecting the communal heartbeat and rich cultural tapestry of ...

A player will manipulate the pitch of the drum by stretching or squeezing the strings of the drum The talking drum is a West African instrument that has drum skins on both the top and bottom of ...

Over the past few years, African bamboo flute music has been undergoing a renaissance, charming listeners not only on the ...

Throughout 2022, the Musical Instruments market experienced robust growth, driven by a surge in interest in music and a growing number of individuals embracing musical hobbies. This resulted in a ...

In 2024, the revenue generated in the Parts & Accessories of Musical Instruments market in Africa amounted to US$2.2bn. It is projected that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 11. ...

In the tense summer of 1962, in a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of Oran, Algeria, revolution wore an unexpected face. Cheikha Rimitti stepped onto the stage, her shoulder deliberately bared in the ...

In this excerpt from Eliot Stein's 'Custodians of Wonder,' a writer travels to West African to find an 800-year-old ...

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 ...

Archaeological Research in Africa by archaeologists Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments.

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

African Chamber Music: Zimbabwean, South African, and Ghanaian Traditions Reimagined with Strings, presented by the Time Will Tell Arts Society, is taking place on December 7, and blends the rich ...