Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

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 ...

A section of the African Dance Rhythms group after a performance The ideal ingredients for an outstanding presentation of traditional music and dance include appropriate repertoire and ...