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The Talking Drum (Part Two)

April 19, 2022

  The word “Ayan” means drummer in the Yoruba language. Drumming is a specialized and often inherited activity in the Yoruba culture. As a matter of fact, expert drummers were part of the royal entourage and attached to the king’s court. Professional drummers often displayed a broad vocabulary, history and literature. Read more about Discover … Continue reading The Talking Drum (Part Two)

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