And Zimbabwe is among some of those nations that stand out for promoting and the use local traditional music instruments such mbira, (thump piano) ngoma (drums) and hosho (rattles), among others. On ...

Uganda is a country in the East African region with a rich diversity of cultures passed onto generations through oral storytelling and practice. A drum is one of the must-haves in communication for ...

Hsain Wain refers to an ensemble of instruments which include the pa’ wain, ci wain, maun hsain, hneh, pa’ ma, sa khun, hcau’loun pa’, si toh, ling win, and si wah. In the hsain wain, the pa’ wain is ...

Although locally produced drums are an integral part of music across various tribes in Cameroon, this traditionally handmade instrument is falling out of use due to the increased use of modern ...

Srinagar (J&K), April 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir is not just known for its breathtaking landscapes and serene lakes, but also for its rich cultural heritage. Srinagar, the capital of J&K has a ...

The drum music of southeastern Shandong is an important genre of music in the province. It is a folk art form that features the traditional suona (double-reeded horn) as its main instrument and ...

India is a country rich in tradition and skill. Be it the ancient dance forms that entertain and inform people even today, to the forms of ‘nataks’ and ‘jatras’ that show society a mirror, Indian art ...

Music is not just a form a art, but is a language that directly hits the heart. It has the power to elaborate every possible emotion in the world. What makes music a beautiful blend of meaning and ...

From conga drums to guitars, keyboards, woodwinds and strings, instruments are playing an increasingly central role in Conservative worship. But the practice is not without controversy. NEW YORK (JTA) ...