Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

This series joins some of the greatest drummers on the planet as they discuss their passion for music and the fellow drummers who inspire them. We’re sorry, the ...

Two of The Economist’s China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders.

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Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west and the Adirondack Mountains to the east. Home to the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum’s mission is to provide ...

Welcome to Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located in northern New York's picturesque North Country! The installation is in the middle of one of the most ...

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President William Ruto is seemingly taking charge of the diplomacy to help Raila Odinga win the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship early next year Ruto met with a host of African ...