For a little more than three decades, Simmons has taught classes in West African and Afro-Cuban music and history at Duke University ... from all walks of life will heed the call of the djembe drum ...

That skill brought him to Chicago years ago on a music scholarship. "If I play Afro-Cuban drums, if I play West African drums, if I play Brazilian tradition, Middle Eastern traditions; I've ...

drummer Yandy García Palacio, and guest vocalist Bárbara Zamora share music that tells personal stories and celebrates Afro-Cuban resilience. GBH Music Presents is available to stream on pbs.org ...

They are traditionally made of hardwood and accompany the acoustic guitar. Bongo drums are an Afro-Cuban percussion instrument consisting of two drums which are held between the knees and played ...