Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...

Here are 7 musical instruments whose origin dates back to Africa. 1. Maracas. While some argue that this instrument has a Latin origin, others say that the Maracas is of West African origin.

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...