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, with Shakery and Whistle	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	Xylophone and Drum	Bilal Abdurahman	03:32
203	Xylophone, Drum and Shakery	Bilal Abdurahman	06:57
204	Saxophone: Jazz Motifs and Moods	Bilal Abdurahman	04:18