African Drums and Percussion

Sakara family of Drums:
Goat skin on a clay frame with "sticks" driven between for tautness. These drums are played with a stick for an unusually bright, loud tone. The skin can be stretched with a finger while playing for a "talking drum" effect. Sounds great on it's own or really stands out when played along with larger drums.

Sekere:
Made from gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads; when tapped or shaken it produces a loud, rattly sound. Can hear over many drums.

Ekasa Hand Rattle:
Made from the naturally hard Ekasa nut shell, makes a soft yet sharp and distinct "giggling" sound while shaking. May be shaken or strapped to the waist. The sound is similar in level but lower in pitch to a sekere and carries well with drums.

Ekasa Ankle Rattle:
A little mellower sound than the hand rattle, but still carries over drums.

Ekasa Belt:
Louder than the anklet, and very popular in African dance and with belly dancers.

Djembe drums:
Drums from West Africa. Bright "slap" tones and deep bass.

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