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 ...

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.

If percussion is the heartbeat of music, Aaron Mossell Junior High School was alive and kicking Tuesday as band students learned to play West African drums. Youssou Lo, a drum and dance instructor ...

If there's a notable denominator in African music, it's the drums that embody the soul that drives the vibrant creativity and ingenuity of the continent's music stars. Outsydah is one of the stars ...

In continued celebration of Black History Month, the Rootead Youth Drum and Dance Ensemble (RYDDE) performed in their annual ...

"Though this rattle-drum is somewhat worn and tattered, when shaken, it still makes a lively clatter." The Old Rattle-Drum is part of a questline that lets you unlock the Mad Tiger Spirit.