Afro-Caribbean Drum Center

Afro-Caribbean Drum Center & Museum, USVI

TALKING DRUM

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This old Talking Drum (or squeeze drum) from Africa is barely functional. The player tucks the drum tightly under the armpit and squeezes it to change pitch while using a small curved stick and one hand. The sound is very prominent in Afropop and JuJu music.


Click image to hear the Talking Drum.

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