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African Musical Instruments

Bilal Abdurahman
African Musical Instruments
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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
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Darabuka - hand drum Bilal Abdurahman 0:58
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Tambourine Dance Bilal Abdurahman 1:10
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Clapping - varied rhythms Bilal Abdurahman 1:07
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Greek Holiday - Clarinet, darabuka, tambourine Bilal Abdurahman 5:49
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Sounds of an African countryside Bilal Abdurahman 1:22
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Ethiopian Masanka - one string viol Bilal Abdurahman 1:11
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Mbutu, Mbira - sansa Bilal Abdurahman 0:22
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Mbutu, Mbira - sansa, bells, drums Bilal Abdurahman 1:53
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Shakery Rythms Bilal Abdurahman 0:57
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111
Underarm talking drum Bilal Abdurahman 0:28
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Talking Drum with Accompaniment Bilal Abdurahman 1:13
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3 Types of Drums a demonstration Bilal Abdurahman 4:55
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Dahomey Drum, Interludes Bilal Abdurahman 5:18
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202
Zylophone and Drum Bilal Abdurahman 3:32
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Zylophone melodic Rythms Bilal Abdurahman 6:57
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Sxophone- Jazz motifs and moods Bilal Abdurahman 4:18

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW08460, FW 8460

Year(s) Released

1980

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

African American Music; Children's; Islamica

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

African

Instrument(s)

Bells; Clapping; Clarinet; Darabukka (Drum); Drum; Drums; One-string violin; Saxophone; Shaker (Musical instrument); Tambourine; Whistle; Xylophone; Zummarra

Credit(s)

Moses Asch - Recorder, Photographer (Cover)
 Bilal Abdurahman - Artist, Designer
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