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:
- Djembe
- Congas
- Bongos
- Shekere
- Mbira
- Batá drum
- Doumbek
- Darbuka
- Steel pan
- Marimba
- Dondo
- Talking drum
- Gyil
- Axatse
- Krin
- Kalangu
- Bata drum
- Steel drums
- Cajón
- Maracas
- Guiro
- Claves
- Rattle
- Shaker
- Whistle
- Flexatone
- Candombe drums
- Thumb piano/Kalimba
- Quijada (Jawbone)
- Whip
- Sticks
- Mallets
- Drumsticks
- Brushes
- Cajita
- Agogo
- Rebab
- Banjo
- Axé
- Ekwe Drum