Mano Percussion MP3822NA 8x22" Ashiko Drum - Natural Finish

It's no doubt that percussion and drum beats appear to illicit primal responses from people all arounjd the globe. Historically, drumming has accompanied various modes of communication, including singing, dancing, and storytelling. Indeed the drum and the rhythmic playing of the drum has been associated with life itself. The drum has been used for healing purposes throughout the world for thousands of years as well as a tool for social integration and to restore harmony. According to West-African wisdom teachings, emotional disturbance manifests as an irregular rhythm that blocks the vital physical energy flow. Regular drumbeats were used to help restore rhythms. That's probably why virtually all Music is played with some sort of drum or percussion instrument.

The Ashiko drum is an African style drum. They are traditionally made of wood and topped with goatskin. Somewhat resemblant of the Djembe, the development of the Ashiko may have originated around 2,000 years ago. The Ashiko drums are indigenous to South Western Nigeria and are used primarily for social music and dance of the same name, loosely translated as the "world of time". It is also believed to represent Freedom.
African slaves brought their drumming traditions to the new world, where African drum music evolved into new forms and practices, particularly in Cuba. By the twentieth century, African drum music and Afro-Cuban drumming had become key elements of popular world music. This barrel like instrument is a trace to where human civilization was young. It arouses us to this day.