Special African Music
By: Lucia Segovia
The Ngoni
The Ngoni is a type of lute. It is almost like a guitar. It is a wooden bowl with a neck and 4 strings. The Ngoni is mainly found in West African countries like Mali and Senegal. It was played when the Griots told their stories.
The Dundun Drum
The Dundun is found in Western Africa. It is a round drum that is played with a stick. Around the drum there is some rope tied around it.
American Music
When slaves came to America they brought these instruments with them. Then it was soon mixed with European and American music. Which then later became know as blues, gospel, rock-and-roll and jazz.