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African Musical Instruments

Bilal Abdurahman
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 01:56
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Darabuka - hand drum Bilal Abdurahman 00:58
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Tambourine Dance Bilal Abdurahman 01:10
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Clapping - varied rhythms Bilal Abdurahman 01:07
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Greek Holiday - Clarinet, darabuka, tambourine Bilal Abdurahman 05:49
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Sounds of an African countryside Bilal Abdurahman 01:22
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Ethiopian Masanka - one string viol Bilal Abdurahman 01:11
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Mbutu, Mbira - sansa Bilal Abdurahman 00:22
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Mbutu, Mbira - sansa, bells, drums Bilal Abdurahman 01:53
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Shakery Rythms Bilal Abdurahman 00:57
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Underarm talking drum Bilal Abdurahman 00:28
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Talking Drum with Accompaniment Bilal Abdurahman 01:13
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3 Types of Drums a demonstration Bilal Abdurahman 04:55
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Dahomey Drum, Interludes Bilal Abdurahman 05:18
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Zylophone and Drum Bilal Abdurahman 03:32
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Zylophone melodic Rythms Bilal Abdurahman 06:57
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Sxophone- Jazz motifs and moods Bilal Abdurahman 04:18