Hailing from the Ga people of Ghana, the kpanlogo rhythm is matched with a dance style bearing the same name. The syncopated ...

Morgan State University has become the first HBCU to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale with “ReCall & Response, ...

Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...

In Africa, she studied under Bolokada Conde, a master on the djembe, a goblet-shaped drum traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead.

Juneteenth honors a legacy that touches every facet of American life, serving as both a joyful celebration of Black ...

West African drumming has opened many doors for Lehmann. She’s participated in various performance ensembles, run drumming events as team building exercises for large corporations, and of course, ...

The British government sent a special investigator, and the respected South African Institute of Race Relations confirmed Drum’s charges with its own survey. The protests forced the reluctant ...

The drum circle was just one segment of the afternoon activities centered around Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African American culture that takes place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 this year.

The beautiful African drum, which comes in different shapes and sizes, is symbolic and serves as a catalyst for community and societal growth, progress, and sustainable development.” Related News ...

This year's showcase theme was Embodying the Elements, focusing on the elements of "earth, fire, water and air through African diaspora dance and drum," according to Rootead's Youth Enrichment ...

Community enjoys African drums, attire, and cuisine at Akwaaba festival. Story by Iquan Toland • 2mo. Many will have a chance to experience African culture at the Dutch Square Mall in Columbia.