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Traditional African instruments that shaped global sound

The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages The djembe drum dates back roughly between 400 and 800 years, created ...
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The aesthetic dimensions of African musical instruments

The aesthetic dimensions of African musical instruments are not only visual, but aural and symbolic as well. As cultural objects, they can represent and reinforce political authority, social ...