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Gallery: ‘De Africa al Caribe, The 5,000-mile journey of the Congo drum into the Americas’ presents the evolution of Latin music, drums

Yamil Conga, performer and keynote speaker, and Michael Angelo, present Latin dance and music culture in Carter Hall for “De Africa al Caribe, The 5,000-mile journey of the Congo drum into the ...

Inside KC’s thriving African drum and dance community, younger than ever

This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities ...
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Conga Drum Played by Paul Hawkins

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Many Washingtonians danced to rhythms played on this Haitian conga drum. Hide stretched taut across the drum forms its ...
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Face of Africa; tribal music of the Belgian Congo, drum rhythms and songs. [sound recording]

Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 2001, Washington ...

Review: Lichfield Gospel Choir bring a triumphant performance full of African flavour to city cathedral

Imagine a large stage packed with singers, and then imagine the powerful sounds they produce - a glorious explosion of voices ...