Ganda Drum

$100

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

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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.

Ganda Drum 1

Ganda Drum

$100