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
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Zummarra-double reed oboe | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:56 | |
102
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Darabuka - hand drum | Bilal Abdurahman | 0:58 | |
103
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Tambourine Dance | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:10 | |
104
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Clapping - varied rhythms | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:07 | |
105
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Greek Holiday - Clarinet, darabuka, tambourine | Bilal Abdurahman | 5:49 | |
106
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Sounds of an African countryside | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:22 | |
107
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Ethiopian Masanka - one string viol | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:11 | |
108
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Mbutu, Mbira - sansa | Bilal Abdurahman | 0:22 | |
109
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Mbutu, Mbira - sansa, bells, drums | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:53 | |
110
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Shakery Rythms | Bilal Abdurahman | 0:57 | |
111
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Underarm talking drum | Bilal Abdurahman | 0:28 | |
112
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Talking Drum with Accompaniment | Bilal Abdurahman | 1:13 | |
113
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3 Types of Drums a demonstration | Bilal Abdurahman | 4:55 | |
201
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Dahomey Drum, Interludes | Bilal Abdurahman | 5:18 | |
202
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Zylophone and Drum | Bilal Abdurahman | 3:32 | |
203
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Zylophone melodic Rythms | Bilal Abdurahman | 6:57 | |
204
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Sxophone- Jazz motifs and moods | Bilal Abdurahman | 4:18 |