Music of Sub-Saharan Africa
As I was searching for Sub-Saharan Africa instruments, I found the mbira instrument. According to Wikipedia , the mbira is a traditional instrument created by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The mbira is made using a wooden board with staggered metal keys attached. However, the number of keys and materials used to create these instruments vary. The mbira is played by plucking the keys with using the thumbs, and sometimes using the right or left forefingers. The mbira is also often placed inside a deze, which amplifies the sound. These instruments are typically played at religious ceremonies, weddings, and other types of social gatherings. For example, the mbira is usually played during the Bira ceremony which is an all-night ritual where the Shona people from Zimbabwe call on their ancestors for guidance. Mbira - Wikipedia As we previously discussed in class, drums and rhythm are essential aspects of African music. As I found the Agbekor drum to be interesting, I decided to search fo...