Ekwe, the Igbo Slit DrumBy Fri Dec 15 2023Photo courtesy of nigeriafilms.comThe Ekwe is more than just a musical instrument; it is a cultural artifact deeply embedded in the fabric of Igbo society.Share to:
African Drums: A Diverse Percussion InstrumentBy | 9/19/2023 | InstrumentAfrican drums have different purposes...are of different forms, shapes, and make. These African instruments have found their way to other cultures and continents, finding expressions in entertainment and music formation.
Shekere: an incredible African percussion instrumentBy | 1/30/2024 | InstrumentThe shekere goes by numerous names, reflecting its widespread influence and popularity across the African regions and beyond its borders.
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.
Berimbau: From African Roots to Afro-Caribbean Cultural IconBy | 11/10/2023 | InstrumentThe Berimbau is now part of Brazilian culture and it has a prominent role in Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian game dance that combines the elements of dance, music, and combat.
Music, Gender, and Tradition in African Initiation RitesBy | 12/18/2024 | GeneralThe gendering of musical instruments and performance practices in Africa raises important questions about cultural preservation, gender equality, and the evolving role of music in contemporary society.
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