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Traditional Flutes of North American Indigenous...
You may have heard or even played a Native American flute before. The sound can be eerie, haunting, beautiful, and mysterious. The instrument looks very similar to other flutes, but...
Traditional Flutes of North American Indigenous...
You may have heard or even played a Native American flute before. The sound can be eerie, haunting, beautiful, and mysterious. The instrument looks very similar to other flutes, but...
Ukulele History
From its invention in the 19th century in Hawaii to its place in popular music today, this iconic instrument has quickly became a global sensation, with its unassuming sound and...
Ukulele History
From its invention in the 19th century in Hawaii to its place in popular music today, this iconic instrument has quickly became a global sensation, with its unassuming sound and...
Balafon - Ancient West African Idiophone
The balafon is a type of idiophone from West Africa, with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The first emperor of the Mali empire, Sundiata Keita, is...
Balafon - Ancient West African Idiophone
The balafon is a type of idiophone from West Africa, with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The first emperor of the Mali empire, Sundiata Keita, is...
Cuíca - Brazilian Friction Drum
The Brazilian cuíca (pronounced "ku-WEE-ka") has one of the most interesting sounds of all drums, with tonal qualities evocative of monkeys calling across a forest, laughter, or perhaps even the call of...
Cuíca - Brazilian Friction Drum
The Brazilian cuíca (pronounced "ku-WEE-ka") has one of the most interesting sounds of all drums, with tonal qualities evocative of monkeys calling across a forest, laughter, or perhaps even the call of...
Doumbeks - Traditional Middle Eastern Drums
Whether or not you've heard of the instrument by name, it's quite likely you've heard the distinctive sound of the doumbek. It provides the rhythmic backbone in many Middle Eastern...
Doumbeks - Traditional Middle Eastern Drums
Whether or not you've heard of the instrument by name, it's quite likely you've heard the distinctive sound of the doumbek. It provides the rhythmic backbone in many Middle Eastern...
The Shruti Box - A Portable Drone
You may have seen the shruti box before – this briefcase-sized instrument has been making the rounds and finding its way into all sorts of musical genres. Despite its rather...
The Shruti Box - A Portable Drone
You may have seen the shruti box before – this briefcase-sized instrument has been making the rounds and finding its way into all sorts of musical genres. Despite its rather...