| Name | Image | Description | Video |
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| Jembe |  | A jembe (or djembe) is a skin covered hand drum, shaped like a large goblet, and meant to be played with bare hands. Jembe is a member of the membranophone family of musical instruments: a frame or shell covered by a membrane or drumhead made of one of many products, usually rawhide. The jembe also has metal rings, rope, and skin. The jembe is an integral part of the West Africa’s musical tradition and culture. It is now popular all over the world. | |
| Sabar |  | The sabar is traditional drum from the West African nation of Senegal. It is generally played with one hand and one stick. Among its most renowned exponents is the Senegalese musician Doudou N'Diaye Rose (b. 1928). The sabar was used to communicate to other villages. The different rhythms correspond to phrases and could be heard for over 15 kilometers. Sabar is also recognized as the style of music played while using this drum. |
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