How Drummers Learn the Tradition

Overview of the Talking Drum

Traditionally, male master drummers perform on the drum, and they descend from a lineage of drummers. The tradition is learned and passed down orally (as opposed to written means) from generation to generation.

Video Clip: Interview with Rasaki Aladokun. He discusses how he learned the drum. Note also how he uses the drum for weddings and his translation of what he says on the drum.

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