The 'bronze gongs' from the Alor-Pantar archipelago vary in size and are typically round, flat metal disks played with a mallet. They are equivalent to the "Moko" drums, at the level of musical ...

The Drexel Percussion Ensemble bring together the ethnic with the orchestral, and the ancient with the modern in percussion instrument applications. ... Students will also incorporate modern ...

There must be 150 drums and other percussion instruments in the wonderful new exhibition at the Smithsonian's Arts & Industries Building, in the space where for years we saw all those gigantic ...

Explore musical instruments in the Anacostia Community Museum's collection. From castanets to congas, they are tools for communication, creativity, connection, and community. Listen for the talking ...

What started as informal backyard drum sessions bloomed into a musical village of percussionists. Miamibloco, a samba percussion group, gathers musicians of all skill levels to build community and ...

Several students perform during a past event held by the UCLA Percussion Ensemble. The group’s winter recital will feature about 20 musicians in a performance at Schoenberg Hall on Monday.