Berimbau: From African Roots to Afro-Caribbean Cultural IconBy Anu OnasanyaFri Nov 10 2023Photo courtesy of https://zumzumcapoeirashop.comBerimbau is an Afro-Caribbean instrument, found mainly in Brazil, but has its roots in Angola.Share to:
Mbira and its Musical Cousins: Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo and MoreBy | 7/17/2024 | InstrumentAs the popularity of the mbira grew, different regional variations such as Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo, ilimba, Chilimba and others came into play.
The Story of the UhadiBy | 9/26/2025 | InstrumentThe uhadi is more than a bow of wood, string, and calabash. For generations, Xhosa women have crafted and played this instrument, pressing its gourd gently against the body to give it voice.
Mbira, the Thumb Piano: Unveiling the Melodic Tapestry of a Shona Musical HeritageBy | 11/30/2023 | InstrumentThe mbira plays a significant role in the cultural and spiritual life of the Shona people and other African cultures. It is a sacred but constantly featured instrument in traditional celebratory or solemn ceremonies, rituals, and other communal events.
Kundung: Xylophone of the Berom PeopleBy | 4/7/2025 | InstrumentThe Kundung story begins with an unexpected cultural exchange. In the 1930s, migrant workers from Chad arrived in Jos, Nigeria, for tin mining operations following World War II.
The Yorùbá Talking Drum is More Than Gángan?By | 8/4/2025 | InstrumentDid you know that when we say Yorùbá talking drum, we are actually talking about an entire family of drums working together? ... and that the famous gángan is just ONE member of the dùndún ensemble!