African Drum Music

The traditional music of Africa, given the vastness of the continent, is historically ancient, rich and diverse, with different regions and nations of Africa having many distinct musical traditions. Music in Africa is very important when it comes to religion. Songs and music are used in rituals and religious ceremonies, to pass down stories from generation to generation, as well as to sing and dance to. Traditional music in most of the continent is passed down orally (or aurally) and is not written. In sub-Saharan African music traditions, it frequently relies on percussion instruments of every variety, including xylophones, djembes, drums, and tone-producing instruments such as the mbira or kalimba.
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[@remeyrune6009]

That man is skilled, his hands never move yet he creates this masterpiece

[@user-si7ig6ul7l]

His hands are just moving to fast to see it move

[@user-si7ig6ul7l]

@Sales Rep I can give you a small loan of a million dollars

[@onamemmet]

The fine art of still photography.

[@keishabrown577]

@@user-si7ig6ul7l 000⁰⁰⁰0⁰

[@matthewgorton9991]

his hands are not moving its just a pic

[@handofgod6418]

no one dislike africa,we are love our africa

[@yvonnerivera6222]

I love my Africa roots I just love the drums I hear this music every morning with my autistic son it helps him a lot spiritually thanks you for putting this video out there

[@dayday43]

Y’all shouldn’t be so easily swayed into foolery: such as pics and particularly the sound of the music! This ain’t nothing but a bunch of Caucasian dudes in the studio making beats-period! Don’t be so stupid-but it sounds good, not a hada!

[@kamau9ether179]

@@dayday43 and how do you know this?

[@dayday43]

@@kamau9ether179 Because ain’t no real African tribal people in no studios, most of them live by The Most High’s natural living! Unless, somebody came out to their land and recorded this-I don’t think so…don’t be so gullible, fallen for a bunch of made up garbage! Hey, them dudes turned a few knobs and you don’t need allot of equipment to make this music!

[@Monaalgaia]

Words cannot describe what joy and respect I feel! Wonderful! Deep! Thx to god for that blessed Africa

[@shirlmcbride7354]

Being an African American woman these drums instantly made me want to move my entire body especially my hips.. Love it

[@amarpapemelanated9821]

ASE '

[@valeriebaltzer8804]

This makes us all move...

[@sabadaga1]

It’s in your blood (your western African sister )

[@Wiseman6672]

Being an Irish/Welsh American man, this made me want to move my freakishly tall pale white body as well. Not my hips though, I ain't got good dancing hips.

[@sayidi.6194]

🤝

[@robinbrooks3794]

I am enjoying this music. Thank you for sharing this music with us

[@ruthgoldbergives6945]

I love these drum rhythms. Very inspiring and uplifting traditional music. Thank you for this music.

[@AlwaysDiamonds]

I am not a black man but I am man(human). my woman and i feel like these sounds are very old and have integrated themselves into the crevices of our DNA. We are all from Africa

[@lxreacts8675]

Eternal Vato We arent all from africa its much much deeper than that

[@ismailasumareh7815]

Nathaniel McClymont maybe you don’t know that every human being from from the Black man! if you were taught that type of knowledge maybe you will get his point. I repeat all race of humans come from the Black man/woman and this is proof even in the science of this world! By DNA, and also history! If two white people were on this earth it’s never possible for a black people to be on this earth but in the deepest part of Africa black women born babies that are called albino with blue eyes and blond hair!

[@lxreacts8675]

@@ismailasumareh7815 ur hella confused. i said that were not all from africa because BLACK was first EVERYWHERE

[@jcyberj]

@@ismailasumareh7815 Actually, race is a construct. There is only one race-- the human race.

[@ismailasumareh7815]

@@jcyberj you confused asf!! All races come from the Black race get that in first! This is proven historically, genetically and clear fact that if white, brown people were here before the black race there will be no black people!

[@kofibabone725]

One thumbs up is not enough for this godly heritage.

[@irisgallati]

y'are right! just gave you number 12 for Support!

[@lebengm1]

I'm S.African, my mother used to play a drum almost daily when I was a girl. Thank you so much for sharing!!! This is what I would call, African meditation :-)

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

Is this South African? I always assumed that South African Music was more Westernized,I know the black anthem for SA is mostly Melodic,like a Western National Anthem would be.

[@justinpettit3432]

Africa meditation is a good way to put it

[@justsaynotocoronavaccine8754]

South African family in the house 🇿🇦

[@s.e4572]

@@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms 🙄

[@killerrt86]

anybody can have a connection with music, being white or black,is something else if you feel the music un your heart and soul

[@2blevin]

I jog with this in my ear. As a black man, the voices and grunts are so inspiring and motivating. I ran 5 miles today

[@daughtersofhumboldt]

Great idea! Spirit and body moving as one!

[@Robb3348]

word

[@NewLifeChallengers]

I agree, it's very motivating. I worked out like never before and it seemed like I just couldn't stop or didn't want to stop. :)

[@swankyari]

I'm going to try this

[@FelFree]

I do the same thing but Im not Black directly Im Puerto Rican .... Running is definitely Spiritual !

[@david5372]

I can only say -- "WOW!!!!!!" This is rhythm for the AGES!!

[@antrewt]

No: it's exquisite - it's divine. Mother Earth and Father God came down to help you out with that one mate.

[@SandraMaria-ue1ug]

Im loving this. I might be a creole brought up in Holland, but i feel this. Africa in my roots. Rythme in my soul and love in my heart. So happy to listen and enjoy from the bodom of my heart all the way. This is just beautiful to me. Much love xxx

[@merccadoosis8847]

I love *salsa* music from the Caribbean and can see how drumming of this kind greatly influenced those great sounds. Thanks for sharing.

[@jcyberj]

The sounds came here in the west from the slave ships.

[@jordmacaz6378]

Yo, this music right here seems to activate my Spirit. It makes me feel like I have the Power within.

[@YawAsafo]

I've now switched to my ancestral chants and beats to meditate to. To call upon the ANCESTORS to guide me to the God in me. Thanks for sharing.

[@Zannnnah]

Amen Ra!

[@antrewt]

Please let me know if there's any other spiritual poppers like this one: get's your energy revvin!

[@sherlock271]

Love u Africa...From India

[@user-dl7wo4kg3y]

African drum music is my favorite music. It is helpful in everyway. Yes! My body is okay because of Africa and African people and African drum music! ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@Big-Papa-Smurf]

One night I had an out of body experience listening to these drums. I was floating right over my body. Beware the power in these drums, especially if you are black. If you are sensitive they can call you out.

[@keerthivasan_indian]

Music doesn't care you black or white... it just take you to the heaven.... never felt the color bro.... just enjoy it

[@Big-Papa-Smurf]

+keerthi vasan It has nothing to do with "black or white". Music calls everyone, but to say that Africans don't have a special connection with drum and spirit is the same as denying our blood heritage. Just because you read the word "black" is does not necessarily imply a contrast. Everything about our culture relates to spirituality. Drums = Spirit. It is the essence of Africa itself.

[@keerthivasan_indian]

:) i love those sounds even am from india anyway kudos to your wonderful culture

[@omarr.dasilva9530]

black not ofense is real color. pride of colors. drums is a power sleep hipnotic.

[@omarr.dasilva9530]

thanks is real .

[@nathanmillington7328]

This will put you into a trance. Once there, welcome to paradise

[@Vickytoriahirt1234]

It's incredible isn't it? How just drum sounds can move us so much.

[@tylerhamilton6646]

Literally in paradise

[@TheTianamen]

great sound, like it, African sound to relax an African, the most notorious player is Mamady Keita

[@apriljadejo2]

I could not focus at this work this morning. I listened to the drums and felt the restlessness drains away. I have this link stored as the sounds really calm and stabilize my mind.

[@ursulaborsch2621]

Hallelujah God bless you!!

[@NusratJahanPritom]

hypnotic beats! i love all the beats that come from Africa.... the vibes are awesome

[@robertbloom4424]

This selection of music is amazing. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonahyogman6282]

I am also a drummer, specializing in African style. I love the djembe, personally

[@div6763]

this is the best thing on youtube so far!

[@jfowler885]

Mother Africa is the birthplace of rhythm

[@Ctayrroolne]

I wish that I could see this live!!

[@jcyberj]

Check your local or nearest big city Arts pages. Look especially for US and African National dance companies. Peace! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn2XlXmLirmiqsU

[@aaronrobinson9386]

Reading a book about Early Jazz and the first chapter was full of information about African Drumming and music. Its really, I mean really interesting.

[@Leanmeantigerqueen2000]

I've always loved listening to African music with drums. Something about it just seems so relaxing to me!😌

[@notgandalf1371]

Watching Senegal play and hearing this in the stands, love the emotion and vibe it gives off!

[@RobertoGonzalez-kh3wh]

Man, there are some parts on here that are surely wicked. When GhostStylus said something about being called out, well, I think I know what he means. I had to remember that they are drums. Music. Emotion. Feelings of aggression were being summoned at times I discovered. The rhythms are just so entrancing. Being a drummer and percussionist I can appreciate this level of body, sound, spirit, community.

[@keironforbes9512]

I am black too, but I like the sound of these drums.

[@seanmikaeel90s50]

Lol it's in your dna 😉 where you think black people come from originally america ?😂

[@lexichanel2843]

Yes! The sounds of my people

[@sayidi.6194]

🍌🍌🍌

[@lexichanel2843]

Said I. What is this supposed to mean?

[@sayidi.6194]

Alexis Neal, Do you like bananas? where are you from?

[@lexichanel2843]

Said I. Do you? That is a racist thing to say! Especially to comment that under a African video

[@jaxthewolf4572]

@@lexichanel2843 How is that racist? Weird and pointless but racist?

[@nice-nu2ow]

My parents were born in Africa, This music is better for me to listen to when i'm bored at times. Its so fun being a child to African parents.

[@qui.jparker3100]

Idk why this so so relaxing yet energizing to me. The drums the sounds of the people ❤. A part of me wants to get up and just start dancing- Also love meditating to this.

[@zav387utubsux]

I perceive this to be a great way to push out negative energy, seriously put the speakers to the back of your head and down your spine. This is great!

[@Timeless4eva]

this is exactly what i am using it for

[@stevirae5362]

zach vision

[@stevirae5362]

zach vision. hh😩😩😀p ppl

[@kennethtrigg5476]

The new rhythm starting at 1:11:09- 1:14:33 really moves my spirit !!! I always seem to leave this realm when I hear this.

[@constancejay8440]

Kenneth Trigg this part right here 1:05-1:10:58 sent me into a.sexual trance... just wow wow wow POWERFUL!!!!!!

[@SatyarthShankar]

Yes, this is the first thing which comes to my mind when I hear "Africa"

[@MartyredxMaiden]

Listened to this while hula hooping. It was almost like meditation. I felt incredibly good. The hoop spiraled to the rhythms of each drum tune. It happened naturally as au walked barefoot across the grass surrounded by the beauty of nature. This took me back to my ancestral roots. I learned how to walk and hoop at the same time with this music. Thanks for posting!

[@Ravent69]

I often go to pagan/nature festivals and have found hooping to the drums to be a very meditative experience!

[@divinechild3470]

Zorgoon I'm gonna try that 🙂

[@angelm2507]

Good idea 👍🏾

[@jcyberj]

The ability of the African drum to communicate words and emotions is amazing. That's why they were banned during slavery in many parts of the Americas. Now there is an international drum culture. People play these types of drums throughout the world. I am saddened by the fact that many people on the Web still subscribe to racist interpretation of the human "cultural transmission mechanism." It's what enables cultures to be transmitted from generation and person to person. Race is superficial, unscientific, and a poor way to describe people. We all share our cultural attributes with others unless we are the cloistered. These artist we are listening to are superb and too bad enough of us do not know African languages to get the full meaning of the music.

[@jcyberj]

Amen!

[@ambo9569]

If race was superficial, people wouldn't judge you because of it. I'm proud of my race and my identity. Race is very real and the people of it are beautiful beyond words.

[@jcyberj]

Scientifically speaking race does not exist. It's a construct used to exploit people and create divisions based on superficial traits. However, no matter what your phenotype is, you should be proud of it. But the "race" based classification system is a hierarchy that defines people and effects many of us negatively. I refuse to subscribe to that system. The truth is that there is only one race--the human race. A system that places an ignorant and crude person, based on skin color or hair texture, above someone who is knowledgeable and a paradigm of humanity is the major hint of how flawed the system is. Also, throughout the world you'll find all kinds of mixtures of genes because of wars, migrations, colonialism, the slave trades, etc. No one living today meets the racist standard of purity. Just taking couples into consideration, in nine generations you are related to 1024. All you know about these ancestors is either written or legend. Jesus for example was not as he is pictured by Europeans.

[@jahdphares9485]

+Jimi Cyber scientically speaking blacks are those with more melanin can hear these drums better than one lacking melanin and that's just one thing

[@jcyberj]

Your statement is hilarious and unscientific. Culture is transmitted from person to person. That's my point. A baby mostly learns from his or hers environment and is not born with the components of that social system. All humans are not limited in their ability to pick up the culture in which they are immersed or components of that culture they explore (music, song, dance, religion, values, mores, etc.). Attributing these components to genes is absurd and the basis of racism!

[@xXZookeeper11]

I love African music and culture

[@hickyxnicky411]

very nice thank you for sharing this

[@kamalpadma2119]

Спасибо!!!! Thank you!!! I love you, Africa

[@christopherperkins1894]

As brother from 🇨🇦 this is my workout music in the gym

[@Fashionbreakout]

I play this when honoring the ancestors.

[@v-town1980]

LOL.

[@ia8018]

honoring the ancestors is the righteous thing to do!

[@kylered1268]

This makes me feel so wonderful, thank you for sharing :).

[@sahraomar5141]

Africa beautiful ☆

[@enealiviu4797]

I am white and i dig this. Keep them upbeats coming.

[@Alexnetstudio]

It helps me a lot when need to concentrate on productive work, thanks a lot)

[@sayidi.6194]

Пиши по русски, предатель что ли

[@AlicyaSimmons]

HITS THE TEMPORAL LOBES JUST SO !! BALANCE AND GOOD MOOD FOR HTE REST OF THE DAY FOLLOW- THNK YOU!

[@llamedica]

What a gem - thank you! If you enjoy this, “Drums of Passion” would be a great album for you to explore.

[@Paulamurillomejias]

Thank you!!!

[@milkaj.pinero2404]

Love the mix of music I am puertorrican, and I love this music its on my blood, awesome

[@johnathanramos9002]

you can go on with lif e but can't escape the roots I tell you ;).

[@milkaj.pinero2404]

That's rigth

[@lordrevan773]

how is african music in your blood if you're puerto rican no offense

[@johnathanramos9002]

+Dragon Trainer Asif we came from a mix of indians spaniards and african people. as well of many others that came here. :) just can't hear a drum sound without moving.

[@johnathanramos9002]

+Dragon Trainer Asif we came from a mix of indians spaniards and african people. as well of many others that came here. :) just can't hear a drum sound without moving.

[@NewLifeChallengers]

Absolutely Awesome African Beats!!!! This really reaches within! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@mikekapnerarcangeluriel8006]

BLESSINGS FROM THE MOST HIGH

[@LedfootFast]

Could listen to this all day!

[@justinpettit3432]

Same

[@MichaelGreenKites]

1:21:20 that instrument in the background sounds electronic. Pretty amazing sounds, and the pitch change caught me off guard. Great encapsulation of the culture.

[@sashan65]

Lol it's a drum that sits under your arm

[@elrededwards863]

African drum beat will always be in music bands we are the builder of every thing good beats that heals the body gave us vibs

[@thisisdumbasshit]

I love this! I played it on my home speakers and my CAT got crazy eyed and started to STALK me. Naaaants een-vwen-yaaaaaaa ma-ba-gee-chi-ba-va!

[@treygreen5015]

Lol. *Nants ingonyama baghiti baba is Zulu. But I like the phonetic interpretation.

[@niflheim7200]

i am not african but i just love african beats ,they are one of the most unique beats throughuot the world

[@3krissy6]

C'est excellent j'aime beaucoup !! Je jpoue un peu de tam tam ! Merci beaucoup !

[@sayidi.6194]

French?)

[@Alino2011]

Nice sounds here, thanks for sharing.

[@sonyaevans2293]

Habari !!! Should anyone not be able to sleep sometimes, i advise you to listen to african drums... Put me to sleep for a couple hours !!! ALHAMDULILLAH !!!

[@SphiRitualDrumz]

Will always be a fan of African druming

[@garra1223]

Thx for sharing very good track list

[@fireemblem2770]

I wish I was African.

[@EyesLikeBlues1]

Healing and uplifting. It's helping me to concentrate on my studies

[@lauriran]

2:15:10 That's a hip hop beat. Amazing.

[@imranaabdi1419]

I would love to drum like that😄

[@gnehzeey]

so good! so goood! so goooood! sooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooood!

[@yazmindecena6475]

Que belleza de música da energia a cualquiera hace bailar. Excelente 😘

[@streetscienceofficial8675]

Que manera querer de Que manera

[@KroganMechanic]

Great rythm! love it

[@yusufercan4547]

The best richness is being african.

[@timramone8009]

Yusuf Ercan this sounds a little ironic.

[@v-town1980]

Yusuf Ercan Definitely an opinion.

[@actuallyhard315]

+robken0174 duh...

[@v-town1980]

Christian Sims Duh yourself. Some obviously would believe this; hence, my comment.

[@athena2755]

+Yusuf Ercan *Human

[@user-fh4gf2iq9o]

Wonderful! Blessed be, Africa!

[@angelicfoundation9649]

Amazing vibrations Give thanks

[@DisneyRelaxingMusicStudio]

Thank you for creating such calming and nostalgic peices. Not sure who is playing but I have found that not only did it work to put my godkids to sleep but it always helps my anxiety to play this.

[@JoNnYB1969]

I feel these drums. I'm a White Cherokee. I'd play until my hands bled if I was there.

[@jaycra]

@Gregg IsCool2 hello man from 3 weeks ago

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@jaycra Hello person from 4 months ago

[@Despotic_Waffle]

@@warriormaiden9829 Hello person from 1 month ago.

[@MrStewartgamer]

Never thought popcorn would pop so fast

[@14jc47]

😂😂

[@merccadoosis8847]

at 1:47:54 - is that a fart?

[@jeromy-wb2wn]

merc cadoosis omg i think it c is

[@vonnrese1569]

LOLO!! Pure foolishness!!😂😂😂

[@Kazavop]

XD

[@Addddddddish]

Best for studying!

[@007jynx]

Thanks, very enjoyable!

[@wentforastroll7366]

Sounds like the king of Zamunda is coming through!

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

Alright Fundi, In the name of the Baba Oluntunji and peace to the "War Dance" children, Benin, South Africa, Senegal et. al. where you hiding Peter Frampton, The low Spar of the High Healed Boys, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, I want to hear some funky Dixieland and Momma gonna take me by the hand, Nights in White Satin, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, ...where dat at? I know you got it! I'm here for that, too!

[@jcyberj]

Support both local and visiting African dance companies. Note that there are 54 nations in Africa and many cultures there overlap into others across borders. However, West Africa is the region from which most African Americans ancestors arrived from during the Age of Slavery. The drum shown in the picture is called the Djembe. It's a precursor of the conga drum of Latin America. Neither shown nor listed above is the multi-string kora. Refer to the University of KZbin and Google for great videos such as FOLI.

[@ervhellion4197]

thats hardcore druming feel like i am living in wakanda

[@samisam1361]

Best music ever

[@leahacosta905]

We are need to go back to our roots yes

[@RB939393]

Such lively rhythms!

[@semereweldegebriel5914]

Good music bro our Africa long live

[@y0n457y]

i've been playing drums for years, and this is my source for improvisation.. doesn't matter if your African, if u have love for music and drums u can have the same experience as the African's Ghostsylus #theworldismycounrty #myrelegionistodogood

[@jcyberj]

I've had drums since 1973 and the masters that I've personally been exposed to stress the fact that the music without dancers is incomplete. Note also that the Latin American so-called salsa, rhumba, etc. originated from the captives imported from Africa to the Americas where the music blended with Native American and European forms. Centers like Bahia, Cuba, New Orleans, Jamaica, Harlem, NYC, Mississippi, etc. Have made major contributions to these forms which have migrated, with the progeny of former slaves, from rural to urban centers. Now, the influence is worldwide and highly respected. Also, I've played, socialized, and enjoyed the company of folks from all over the planet because of my relationship with conga and djembe drums. My most enjoyable experiences have been with Jazz players and African dancers (a sort of experiencing the evolution of the music). Note also that drums of African origin are heard on every continent. It's a human experience!

[@irishjohn3528]

yeah African d best...

[@zachi7253]

before house music, they had this. i enjoy this more.

[@Danishaa777]

Lmaooooo I blasted this by my neighbors wall 😂😂 bet they gonna stop fucking with me now

[@user-in2dy6zy8j]

Glory be to God, thy Heavenly Father & His Son, My Shepherd, Lord & Savior Jesus Christ..... i want to be a Man of God, not a Child of God. Fear only the Lord.

[@jefferysergent776]

I listening to this while building a tribal village in Minecraft. Lol. I also have some mods on it so that why I can populate it with interactive villagers and have tribal decorations like tanning racks and campfires. :3

[@mrmister1657]

Jeffery Sergent lol

[@futumama1]

Wou..fiha--Big respect!.....this is druming......!

[@user-nv8tn6lt1r]

Фантастика!!!!

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

DJEMBE!!!!!! SABAR!!!!! ALL DAY! Ase-OOOOOOOOO!