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The Heartbeat of Africa
Drums are at the heart of African music! The djembe is a goblet-shaped drum from West Africa that produces an incredible range of sounds, from deep bass to sharp slaps. It is carved from a single piece of wood and covered with goat skin. Master djembe players can make it sound like it is talking! African drumming is not just music; it is a language, a way to communicate across distances.