The West African instrument dùndún is also known as “talking drum” because players can match the pitch and rhythm of speech patterns on it. A new study reveals just how closely dùndún ...

According to a new study, the dùndúns drum -- in the hands of a skilled percussionist -- can accurately mimic the speech patterns of Yorùbá, a tonal language most prominent in southern Nigeria.

Read full article: Joy in Detroit as Cardinal with Michigan ties becomes first American pope Sowande Keita of Detroit has been playing the drums for as long as he can remember. “There’s a ...

Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...

That's what African dance and drum does." Anderson is a predominately white school, 81% in the latest figures reported on the university's website.

Sep. 4—Students from the Wade Center in Bluefield had an opportunity Tuesday to learn about West African Djembe Rhythms. Adama Dembele, master Djembefola (dejembe player) from the Ivory Coast ...

The KanKouran, West African Dance Company has been around for four decades, three generations, and is drawn together by the drums, dance, and culture. Eileen and Kidd were joined by Nzinga Tull ...

That's what African dance and drum does." Anderson is a predominately white school, 81% in the latest figures reported on the university's website.

SOUTHWICK — Nearly 20 elementary-aged children have gathered in a circle, many of them starting to play with a djembe, a traditional West African drum. The others are clamoring for hand-held ...

This is a busy time of year for Tiffany Pool-Kouassi and the Spirit of Angela West African Dance and Drum ensemble, where she’s artistic director. The group regularly performs at Kwanzaa events ...