In the African tradition, drums hold the vital force propelling performances. Music transcends mere entertainment, intricately interwoven with visual arts, dramatic expressions, and life’s essence. Drums serve a communicative purpose, mimicking speech to transmit information and signals. African languages often intertwine tone and rhythm, rendering speech musical; a quality echoed by drums and instruments. Drumming and dance invariably complement ceremonies like births, weddings, labor, and funerals. They fuse together, underscoring the profound significance of rituals
Ganda Drum
$100
Description
The drum has bridged the Black African with their spiritual beliefs (ancestor cult), forever entwined with African societies due to its artistic, spiritual, and everyday significance. Many assert that a set of drums, known as eng’oma ez’ensonga, can voice emotions for specific occasions. The Ganda saying reflects this belief: “Ndi ng’oma, njogera matume” – meaning “I am a drum and I talk as instructed,” and “ndi ng’oma, nseka matume” – signifying “I am a drum, I laugh as ordered.” The Baganda, part of the Bantu people and Uganda’s kingdom-holding tribe, view playing eng’oma ez’ensonga as vital for societal communication, embodying unparalleled power and serving as the heart of political, social, and spiritual life.
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