Hourglass-shaped talking drums are some of the oldest instruments used by West African griots [7] and their history can be traced back to the Bono people, Yoruba people, the Ghana Empire [9][10] and the Hausa people.

Jul 22, 2007 · The Kalakgu is a double-headed West African drum, traditionally played by the Hausa people of Nigeria. The kalangu is often called a "talking drum :" by changing the pitch of the drum kalangu players can imitate the tonal quality of various African languages.

The Hausa kalangu is an hourglass-shaped drum from Nigeria. Its sound mimics human speech and can be very complex. Talking drums are uncommon in Australia, b...

From the gangan and kalangu to the sato and sabar, this article explores the origins and uses of the amazing talking drums of Africa.

The kalangu is a double-headed, hourglass-shaped, variable-pitch membranophone of the Hausa people of Nigeria. It is most strongly associated with a class of professional musicians (called masu kalangu ) traditionally patronized by butchers ( mahauta ); more recently, patronage has been extended to boxers (who are often butchers), young people ...

The Kalangu song is the best song in Nigeria and it uses the historical ancient Karbi, Gurmi and Kalangu. This song is bound to please your ears and these an...

Jan 30, 2025 · The Kalangu, Gungun, and Odondo are all different types of talking drums, each with its own unique sound and cultural significance. The Kalangu is a Yoruba drum with a deep, resonant tone and is often used in religious and social events.

Mar 3, 2021 · ‘Talking drum’ from the Hausa people of northwestern Nigeria and adjacent southern Niger, call kalungu. This double-headed/waisted) kalungu, shows signs of age and usage. The skin heads are held on by leather wrapped rings, and tightening strings are strung parallel to the body of the drum to be used when playing.

Descubre la magia de los ritmos del Kalangu en África, un tambor Hausa que ha marcado la historia musical de la región. Sumérgete en la exploración de sus raíces culturales, su construcción artesanal y la influencia de sus vibrantes sonidos en la música africana.

Mar 11, 2021 · kalangu [ka"la"ngu/+] {n,m.; pls. ka"la"nga+i; kalanguna"; (S.) ka"la"ngi+nni"}. 1. An hour glass-shaped drum mainly used by butchers, but also used in company with the drum kurya. 2. Trousers rolled up and slung from the shoulder by their string when travelling. (= jauje 2; zage I.1(e).) 3. A pattern tattooed on the face near the temples ...