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 ...

Art Center East’s Community African Drumming group begins winter term classes on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Registration is now open.

With the beat of the batá drums and the booming of Swahili chants, the stage was set for the continuous Kwanzaa celebration at the Tyler Public Library on Monday night.