Drums of the Yoruba of Nigeria

produced by William Russell Bascom (Folkways Records, 1953), 49 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: This collection of Nigerian drum music demonstrates the rich textures of the three-legged sacred Igbin drums which one plays with hands and sticks, the Dundun or pressure drum which plays not only rhythm but melody, and the two-toned Bata drums which are unique to the Yoruba people.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 49 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: African Drumming
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: William Russell Bascom
Release Date: 1953
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Africa, África, Nigeria
Keywords and Translated Subjects: África