Musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton are considered virtuosos, guitarists who could make their instruments sing. Drummers in west Africa who play hourglass-shaped percussion instruments ...

As a co-founder of the legendary Talking Heads, drummer Chris Frantz's new memoir “Remain In Love” tells us about the origins of one of America's most culturally and commercially successful bands. It ...

Talking drum sensation, Oluwakemi Famugbode aka DJ Irawo recently opened up on her love for drumming, early struggles and support from her other half. She spoke with Edozie Udeze. OLUWAKEMI Famugbode ...

I didn't know how much I didn't know about drums. There are drums that talk, that can imitate speech. There are drums grouped in families for the purpose of talking to each other. Tapping a drum with ...

July 27 (UPI) --In West Africa, drummers speak through their instruments -- literally. According to a new study, the dùndúns drum -- in the hands of a skilled percussionist -- can accurately mimic the ...

Ghana's vibrant capital, Accra, once again sets the stage for a historic global music moment this December 2025, as the inaugural Talking Drums Festival ( ) brings together some of the world's biggest ...

On Saturday, February 6, at 1 p.m., the Santa Monica Public Library presents Ina the Sunshine Storyteller in a free live event for children ages 3 to 10 and their families in celebration of Black ...

Dr. Sylvanus Kwashie Kuwor, scholar and leader, Hesu African Drum Ensemble, Ghana, is the head of Department of Dance Studies at the University of Ghana. He has over a decade experience in Britain as ...

Talking and Drum Solos represents yet another step back into jazz history for Atavistic's Unheard Music Series, which made a point of mostly documenting avant jazz until this year's reissue of George ...

As a co-founder of the legendary Talking Heads, drummer Chris Frantz's new memoir “Remain In Love” tells us about the origins of one of America's most culturally and commercially successful bands. It ...