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Traditional African instruments that shaped global sound

The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages The djembe drum dates back roughly between 400 and 800 years, created ...
New Atlas

Roland's latest electronic drums have traditional look and feel

Roland has been in the electronic drum business for a good many years, and most kits released have so far had a somewhat skeletal look compared to their traditional counterparts. Now the company has ...
Ars Technica

Questions about electronic drums vs. traditional drum kit

So I've kinda sorta wound up in a band - of 5 guitar players and one singer. We're doing okay for now, but some of the stuff we want to play will require drums of some sort. This gives me the excuse I ...
Reuters

Glass gives new sheen to traditional Japanese music

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Ancient Japanese musical instruments have taken on a new shine after one group decided to make theirs out of glass, instead of traditional wood. Drums and flutes play a major ...