African drummer Heidi Alina has studied with master drummers in the U.S. and Africa for three decades. She now teaches two drumming classes every week at Red Crags Arts & ...

The first step in African drum making is choosing the right materials. Hardwoods from trees like mahogany and iroko are ...

He became a pioneering drummer, releasing 17 studio albums ... He started playing African music at university social gatherings and gave drumming demonstrations at both black and white churches ...

Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...