What are the characteristics of African drums?

The main feature of African drum performance is that its musical attributes can be widely used in special festivals. For example, Yagba Odienne is a necessary song for concerts, weddings, festivals and celebrations, and Yankadi is a warm welcome melody. Listen to African music with rich rhythm, and you will experience mysterious and special national style!

African traditional musical instruments originated from tribes and indigenous peoples in West Africa. Generally, it is hung around the neck, playing while walking, not playing on the ground. The most special thing is that this instrument must be struck by hand, with one hand adjusting the pitch and the other hand striking the rhythm.

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Djembe, an African tambourine, originated from the Mali dynasty established by Jimandine people in the13rd century. The earliest appearance can be traced back to 500 AD. It was originally hand-made by a blacksmith.

Its shape comes from a mortar for mashing miscellaneous grains. Hourglass-shaped appearance, with openings at both ends. The larger open end is wrapped with goatskin, and you can play with it with both hands.

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