African Musical Instruments

This 1980 release introduces classrooms to the instruments, rhythms, and sounds of Africa. With the zummarra (double-reed oboe), darabuka (hand drum), and masanka (one-string viol), listeners will get a feel for the music from three different regions of the African continent: the Islamic-influenced north, West Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. The liner notes include a detailed sample lesson plan and suggested activities to further engage students with the music.

Track Listing

101	Zummarra-double reed oboe	Bilal Abdurahman	01:56
102	Darabuka - hand drum	Bilal Abdurahman	00:58
103	Tambourine Dance	Bilal Abdurahman	01:10
104	Clapping - varied rhythms	Bilal Abdurahman	01:07
105	Greek Holiday - Clarinet, darabuka, tambourine	Bilal Abdurahman	05:49
106	Sounds of an African countryside	Bilal Abdurahman	01:22
107	Ethiopian Masanka - one string viol	Bilal Abdurahman	01:11
108	Mbutu, Mbira - sansa	Bilal Abdurahman	00:22
109	Mbutu, Mbira - sansa, bells, drums	Bilal Abdurahman	01:53
110	Shakery Rythms	Bilal Abdurahman	00:57
111	Underarm talking drum	Bilal Abdurahman	00:28
112	Talking Drum with Accompaniment	Bilal Abdurahman	01:13
113	3 Types of Drums a demonstration	Bilal Abdurahman	04:55
201	Dahomey Drum, Interludes	Bilal Abdurahman	05:18
202	Zylophone and Drum	Bilal Abdurahman	03:32
203	Zylophone melodic Rythms	Bilal Abdurahman	06:57
204	Sxophone- Jazz motifs and moods	Bilal Abdurahman	04:18