Exhibit
Guinea
Guinea is a powerhouse of West African music, home to the Manding tradition and some of the world's greatest percussionists. The country's musical heritage is deeply connected to storytelling, history, and spiritual practices.
Exhibit copy
Guinea is a powerhouse of West African music, home to the Manding tradition and some of the world's greatest percussionists. The country's musical heritage is deeply connected to storytelling, history, and spiritual practices.
Historical context
Guinea is a powerhouse of West African music, home to the Manding tradition and some of the world's greatest percussionists. The country's musical heritage is deeply connected to storytelling, history, and spiritual practices. Leading documented genres in this exhibit include Manding, Traditional, Contemporary, Fusion.
Specimen note
The djembe is traditionally carved from a single piece of wood and covered with goat skin.
Genres
- Manding
- Traditional
- Contemporary
- Fusion