When Africa Jamono performed at Colchester High School’s auditorium in mid-February as part of the district’s International Week celebration, supporting drummer Ali Dieng told the crowd, “We’re going ...

After 60 years of drumming, Atlanta artist Baba Harold Atu Murray, a master of the African drum, will pass his legacy and his huge drum collection along to the next generation. On Sunday, in a ...

A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...

THE techniques and repertoire of traditional African music are handed down by word of mouth. There are skilled musicians who make music their profession. However, participation in music is generally ...

The Wassa Wassa African Dance & Drum Festival at the Railyard Performance Center began Thursday and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 11.

Central African languages and our own -- The drums -- How messages are sent on the talking drum -- What's in a name? -- Ourselves as others see us -- Births, marriages and deaths -- Sporting events -- ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

Meet the extraordinary women of the African drum who will be coming to Yakima to share their talents in honor of Black History Month. Sheree Seretse, Susu Pampanin and Afua Kouyate’ will be performing ...

The just-concluded African Drums Festival organised by the Ogun State government in Abeokuta was initially the brainwork of some prominent officers in the Senator Ibikunle Amosu–led administration.

Eminent Nigerians including the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed and traditional rulers have hailed the on – going ...

They had to compete with graduations, the incipient Memorial Day weekend holiday, and a dreary morning, but a trio of drummers and dancers nonetheless drew a crowd. Christian Adeti, Maxwell Ayivi and ...