Musical Instruments Originating from Africa

Musical Instruments Originating from Africa

The African diaspora has had a profound impact on music around the world, with many musical genres and instruments originating from African cultures. These instruments are used across musical genres, including African music, Afro-Caribbean music, Latin music, jazz, and rock, among others.

Here is a sample of musical instruments originating with the African diaspora in the Americas:

  1. Djembe
  2. Congas
  3. Bongos
  4. Shekere
  5. Mbira
  6. Batá drum
  7. Doumbek
  8. Darbuka
  9. Steel pan
  10. Marimba
  11. Dondo
  12. Talking drum
  13. Gyil
  14. Axatse
  15. Krin
  16. Kalangu
  17. Bata drum
  18. Steel drums
  19. Cajón
  20. Maracas
  21. Guiro
  22. Claves
  23. Rattle
  24. Shaker
  25. Whistle
  26. Flexatone
  27. Candombe drums
  28. Thumb piano/Kalimba
  29. Quijada (Jawbone)
  30. Whip
  31. Sticks
  32. Mallets
  33. Drumsticks
  34. Brushes
  35. Cajita
  36. Agogo
  37. Rebab
  38. Banjo
  39. Axé 
  40. Ekwe Drum

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