The aesthetic dimensions of African musical instruments are not only visual, but aural and symbolic as well. As cultural objects, they can represent and reinforce political authority, social ...
The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages The djembe drum dates back roughly between 400 and 800 years, created ...
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The mentorship program for young African-American boys, Pucci Percussion, has been around for nearly 10 years. Leader Herbert Green’s journey began years ago when he was a ...
Percussionist/composer Michael Waldrop has released a new recording titled “Time Frames.” While featuring the marimba as a melodic instrument throughout “Time Frames,” Waldrop fully celebrates its ...
For use in Kontakt 4 and in the free Kontakt Player, the instrument provides the full sonic spectrum of a West-African percussion ensemble, and represents a versatile resource for film scoring as well ...
The University of South Africa (Unisa) hosted its inaugural African Music Festival over the weekend at its main campus in Pretoria offering a unique celebration of Africa’s rich musical heritage ...