The most significant wind instrument in West Africa is the algaita, a large oboe-like instrument. It has a strong, almost piercing sound that can be heard for miles, ideal for open-air festivities and ...

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 ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American 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.

A South African man has gone online to officially drum support for Chidimma in the race to become the next Miss Universe. The ...

See the full GO 419 list of fun events below that are happening near you: Discover the rhythm of West African drumming and ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

One Drum is an EP that celebrates the cultural ties that unite Africa and its diaspora. Leading the project is the song Stop Stressing – a collaboration between Jamaican music icons Stephen ...

and the beat of Africa's heart. I wanted the song to capture the essence of who we are while making people dance.' The 'One Drum' EP is more than just music; it is a celebration of cultural unity ...

A Smithsonian curator reflects back on the artistic legend, a "Renaissance man" with 28 Grammys to his name, who died Sunday ...

Jake Blount and Mali Obomsawin will perform from their new record at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Nov. 9.

SO BEMBA DRUM AND DANCE IS A CULTURAL PERFORMING ... AND THIS IS KIND OF TWO CULTURES. IT’S A BLEND OF AFRICAN AND LATIN MUSIC. HOW ARE THEY SIMILAR AND DIFFERENT? I GUESS.