West African Instruments: The Hausa Kalangu

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, but very popular across Africa. This double-skinned instrument is held under one arm and played by the other with a curved stick. To adjust the pitch, the drum is squeezed under the arm while playing. A skilled player can play many whole phrases by using advanced techniques.

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