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African Drumming Patterns
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Gahu
Country of origin: Ghana. Typical use: Social entertainment.
Zaouli
Country of origin: Ivory Coast. Typical use: Mask dance.
Bolokonondo
Country of origin: Burkina Faso. Typical use: Ceremonial dance among the Bwaba people.
Bembe
Country of origin: Cuba (African influence). Typical use: Religious ceremonies.
Dununba
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Celebration of strength and manhood.
Kpanlogo
Country of origin: Ghana. Typical use: Social gatherings and celebrations.
Sakara
Country of origin: Nigeria. Typical use: Religious rituals and ceremonies.
Fanga
Country of origin: Liberia. Typical use: Welcoming ceremonies.
Lamban
Country of origin: Mali. Typical use: Jeli (griot) families' ritual music.
Makonde
Country of origin: Democratic Republic of Congo. Typical use: Ceremonial and festival drumming.
Sinte
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Dance rhythm for girls reaching adulthood.
Djembe Rhythms
Country of origin: West Africa. Typical use: Ceremonies, dances, or festivals.
Agbadza
Country of origin: Ghana. Typical use: Funerals and social gatherings.
Tiriba
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Ritual dance and music.
Didadi
Country of origin: Mali. Typical use: Celebration, particularly in Sikasso region.
Moribayassa
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Dance of jubilation, especially for women.
Sorsonet
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Mask dance to ward off evil spirits.
Sunu
Country of origin: Mali/Guinea. Typical use: Celebratory rhythm for weddings and baptisms.
Kassa
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Rhythm played during crop harvest.
Mendiani
Country of origin: Mali and Ivory Coast. Typical use: Dance rhythm for young girls.
Sabar
Country of origin: Senegal. Typical use: Traditional Wolof events.
Kuku
Country of origin: Guinea (Forest Region). Typical use: Celebration, especially for women.
Yankadi-Makru
Country of origin: Guinea. Typical use: Social dances.
Aduro
Country of origin: Ghana. Typical use: Processional music.
Kpatsa
Country of origin: Ghana. Typical use: Recreational dance rhythm.
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