African drums play a symbolic role in African tradition.
In some parts of North Africa they accompany other instruments in music and in parts of Southern Africa, traditional healers use them for ceremonial purposes.
Make your own traditional Spirit Drum with Lambeth Libraries. You will need cardboard, colouring pencils, pens, string and beads.
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Wednesday 24 September
Discover a story for dreamers everywhere as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of…
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Wednesday 24 September
Discover a story for dreamers everywhere as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of…
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Sunday 28 September 2025
Chineke! Junior Orchestra presents an uplifting and inspiring family concert at the Royal Festival Hall, specially designed to…
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Saturday 4 October
Saturday Sessions are the perfect place to start the weekend. On a monthly basis you can enjoy a piece…
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Tuesday 7 October
Theatre and music creative Mandy Parker-Sharp brings her powerful project African Deeds to Lambeth this Black History Month….
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Saturday 11 October
From the deep south to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Lloyd Price, portrayed by Cedric Neal…
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Sunday 12 October
Handel’s colossal work tells the story of one of the Bible’s most prominent characters, King Solomon, with each…
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Thursday 16 October
The eminent jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer brings a slice of New York city’s famed jazz scene to…