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 ...

The rich tapestry of African polyphonic music is woven by the unique voices of traditional instruments. Stringed instruments like the kora and ngoni provide melodic and harmonic foundations, wind ...

The art of lute making in Africa is a tradition passed down through generations. Craftsmen use indigenous woods and materials ...

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 ...

However, he notes with concern that the traditional drumming skills are slowly being ... AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 400 news and ...