Hundreds – if not thousands – of people from all walks of life will heed the call of the djembe drum when it takes center stage at public Kwanzaa celebrations throughout the Triangle, particularly in ...
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Led by master drummer and dancer, Kerfala “Fana” Bangoura, the ensemble combines the iconic djembe hand drum with a trio of drums played with sticks, known as dunun, sangban, and kenkeni. The powerful ...
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.
With the sitar and keyboard adding melody, the duo created a dynamic soundscape, blending tabla, djembe, drums, and cheek-tapping percussion. The performance concluded with a tribute to sitar ...
Orang Orang Drum Theatre's upcoming 'Laguku' show revitalises traditional drumming by introducing fresh talent and innovative influences ...