Male' and the talking drum from africa

[2jpu524]

I've been reading about "the talking drums of africa", where people were able to talk via drum-beats over hundreds of miles. Is this beat inspired by one of the poems,stories, or songs that was communicated over drum?

"Talking Drums of Africa" - John F. Carrington, and "The Information" by James Glick

What were the messages you were communicating by drum?

[roidesaba]

This is s typical Senegalese rhythm.

Even if he stays in Mali, this guy is either from Senegal or has learned drumming in Senegal

[MountainQueen]

He's so talented! And he's hot too lol

[filmmakershelp]

His name is Male` (Malay) He is from Mali Africa

[scribblecat1]

My God! This guy is fantastic, seems really cool to wish I'd been there, just amazing great sound !

[RachelWin]

Hey, what is the drummer's name?

[senalsarr]

Tama

[ClubPenguinMovie]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mountainmanrab]

wow that drum can talk it says that you are a great drummer thanks

[junk4dimeji]

now thats how u justify the "talking" in a talking drum! hehe

[chynaStar71]

Whata beautiful African King!!!!

[chynaStar71]

WoW!

[anak1]

nice! i've always wanted to learn the Senegalese Tama, love the high pitched tone! I have a Ghanaian Dondo, which is a talking drum identical in design to the Tama, but is about three times bigger!

[TuErCaS91]

oooooooohhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!