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 11 September - Saturday 9 November
Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier. …
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Thursday 7 November
Kimberly McIntosh has lived a full life, with a loving family, messy friendships, mind-expanding travel and all-night parties….
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Thursday 14 November
Joy, warmth and irrepressible energy: Sirocco is a great storm of music from across the world, played with…
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Saturday 116 November
South Korean modern jazz singer and composer Song Yi Jeon presents a range of music, performing with her…
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Wednesday 20 November
Legendary jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and…
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Thursday 21 November
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her solo debut with the orchestra in a night of depth and diversity, under…
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Saturday 23 November
Join us for a joyful celebration of the most exciting new artists in UK jazz, as BBC Young…
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Sunday 24 November
The BBC Concert Orchestra returns with a full symphonic tribute to the life, work and genius of John…