Five(ish) Minute Drum Lesson: African Drumming: Recent Episodes

ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network

In this series, percussionist Farai Malianga talks about drums and their place in African history. For more on world music, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

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Farai takes the bass, tone and slap from the first lesson and teaches the West African fanga rhythm. For more on world music, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

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Farai takes the bass, tone and slap from the first lesson and teaches the West African fanga rhythm. For more on world music, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

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Farai introduces you to the djembe and talks about its historical importance to the Mali Empire. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

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Farai introduces you to the djembe and talks about its historical importance to the Mali Empire. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.