From the earliest beats of human civilization to the electric pulse of modern music, no instrument has carried the weight of ...

Wyatt Belcher, 28, sneaked up behind Ash Smith at the end of a djembe drum circle held on the Eastbank Esplanade beneath Interstate 5 on May 8, 2022. He shot her in the back of the neck without ...

Bradley Simmons, instructor of West African percussion at Duke University for nearly three decades, died at 72 on May 22.

In addition to the speakers, Lawrence Greene will present a live demonstration of traditional West African rhythms using djembes and djun drums. Attendees will receive free educational materials ...

In addition to the speakers, Lawrence Greene will present a live demonstration of traditional West African rhythms using djembes and djun drums. Attendees will receive free educational materials ...

Press keys on your keyboard (W, A, S, D, J, K, L) or click the drums on screen. Each key plays a different drum sound. Includes visual animation for each drum when played.

Experience Canada Day in the heart of the capital and feel the energy and pride of the country on this special day. Check out the list of events to find out all there is to know about the shows and ...

The Djembe is a hand drum orginating from West Africa, particularly the Malinke people of Malo. The percussion instrument is great for developing musical and rhythmic awareness. Godfrey uses the ...