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| These are rare drums imported from Nigeria, West Africa. They are handcrafted by the Hausa Tribe of North Central Nigeria. The women fashion the rim of the drum out of red clay. The men use goat skin to make the heads of these drums. The largest drum may be covered with cow or antelope skin. There are several wooden pegs around the rim of this drum which can be use to tighten the skin which brings the tone of the drums up to a higher pitch. Each drum is unique, as well as each tone is unique because these drums are hand crafted. However there are basic tones that can be expected, ranging from high tones coming from the small drums to low and deep tones in the extra large drum. They are struck with a small stick, with various patterns including the use of the hands and fingers. These drums are quite powerful and particularly when played in an Ensemble of three or more. They are also portable and easy to care for. To get an in depth demonstration, be sure to contact us for a concert or workshop presentation. | |||||||||||||||||||
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CAUTION: Do not drop this
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Atele-Medium - $30
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For Your Own Custom Made and/or Custom Designed Shekere visit Shuga Mama Shekeres Please contact Zakiyyah McKelven or Janet McDonald if you are interested in having your item custom made. VISIT Shuga Mama Shekeres on Facebook Want to learn how to play this instruments? Click Here. |
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AGOGO (Nigeria) BELLS/GONKOGWE (Ghana) |
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Bells are a significant part of any African Drum Ensemble. The bell acts as the metronome and is used to keep the timing and add flavor to the rhythms that are being played by the drums. In some instances bells are played alone with no drum accompaniment. The person who plays the bell must have incredible timing as the drums respond to the bell and are kept in place by its meter. These bells are hand crafted, fired and honed by Blacksmiths in Ghana and Nigeria who pride themselves in the quality, sound, tone and construction of these instruments. Again, each bell has its own particular sound. Each bell consist of two parts or heads with one head smaller than the other. The larger head has the lower tone and smaller head has the higher tone. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INSTRUMENTS WE PLAY? CLICK HERE.
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| Ghanaian Gonkogwe Bell | Nigerian Agogo |
Nigerian Gonkogwe Style Bell |
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Small - $25
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VOA MUSIC CD's Coming Soon
Stay Tuned For the Hottest Drumming of All times, an Entire Album, Drum, Drum, Drum!!!!!!!! |
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CHECK OUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE, LOOK NOW FURTHER |
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| VOA Live @ BGSU | We Play Drums | VOA Live @ Barry School | The Best of VOA |
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Recorded Live @ BGSU! Price: $15.00 This CD contains the impact, sound, vitality and enriching sounds of VOA Live!! Ten hit tunes, including ”We Play Drums” |
First Release & All Time Favorite Sale Price: $12.00 Recorded in 1998, this CD still remains a popular item. Contains several original vocal and percussion songs. |
Educational CD
Price: $15.00 Includes popular songs and valuable information about songs, rhythms and instruments. |
Latest CD
“Live
& Recorded”
This CD is a compilation of some of
VOA’s
best music. It includes live
and recorded pieces by
VOA
Members new & old.
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Or you can email your request to sales@voicesofafrica.net. Be sure to be specific about the item or items you wish to purchase. CLICK HERE: for Memorabilia-Price-List Order Form Please add 15% for shipping and handling charges. State taxes may be added where applicable. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Send Orders to: The "Voices Of Africa" Choral & Percussion Ensemble104 Weymouth Rd, Darby, PA 19023 OFFICE: 215-550-3337 WEB: www.voicesofafrica.net EMAIL: sales@voicesofafrica.net Thank you so much. |
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