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

Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments. Southern Africa has a long history of rock art research.

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. ...

See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...

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 ...

You may be familiar with musical instruments such as the drums ... Mbira is a musical instrument traditionally from Zimbabwe in Africa. It's sometimes called a thumb piano. Mbira is made from ...