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Conga Drums likely got their name from early explorers in Africa's Congo region. The heads of these drums originally were fastened with rawhide straps. Cuban's are accredited with the use of metal hardware to tune the drums, which allowed for more melodic tuning & playing.

Click image to hear the Conga Drums.