France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory ...

France's parliament on Monday approved returning to Ivory Coast a "talking drum" that colonial troops took from the Ebrie ...

After the French parliament voted on Monday to return to Ivory Coast a "talking drum" that colonial troops took from the ...

Eminent scholars and culture enthusiasts on Tuesday gathered in Osogbo to celebrate the resilience and continuity of African ...

At the Goldberg experience booth, the vibe was deeply rooted in culture. Kakaaki’si plays filled the air with the commanding resonance of Yoruba talking drums, announcing every arrival with ...

Kakaaki’si plays filled the air with the commanding resonance of Yoruba talking drums, announcing every arrival with power and pride.

Drumming Into the Modern Era As the modern world emerged, so did new forms of the drum. The drum kit, a staple of today’s pop music, was popularized in the early 20th century in the United States.

Explaining the significance of drums to the Africans, the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, said Yoruba talking drums were unique in their characteristic mimicry of human voice, stressing ...

Prior to his formation of the African Beats, one of his most notable predecessors, I.K. Dairo, had already modified Juju through the incorporation of Yoruba 'talking' drums-which replicate the ...

Batá drums came to Cuba in the early 1800s when a Yoruba master arrived on the island, as the wall text says, "in bondage." "Approximately a million slaves were brought to Cuba," Bretos said.

The Talking Drum is one of the most sacred instruments of West Africa. Shaped like an hourglass, the drum has a unique melodic sound which means it can imitate the tones of language and in this ...