The Beat of the African Drum Goes On

Air Date:
Heard On The Odyssey Series
Public Sculpture, Ghana, JLOverby, 2013

The most dominant element in music worldwide is rhythm where the drum is celebrated as both a symbol of heritage and, as a welcomed partner in the creation of sounds from one end of the globe to the next.

Soundbed: Tk 9 Ronca Canalete 5:44 Rio Mira Latin Marimba del Pacífico

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Tom Blain Technical Director

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