Drums are a popular musical instrument in black Africa and are also known as the soul of African traditional music. The most prominent and important factor in African music is rhythm. Drums are the foundation of African music rhythm and the most important instrument for expressing musical language. The importance of drums in the lives of African people is unmatched by any other instrument. Among the various drums in Africa, the most commonly used is a medium-sized drum called a Dum Dum. It is usually placed between the legs and beaten with hands, and the performance is often highly improvisational. In recent years, African drums have also entered the field of professional music creation. "Mother Nozibo", composed in 1990 by the Zimbabwean composer Domishani Mallari, is a new work performed with African drums and string quartet. It was performed by the world-famous Konos Quartet with great effect. good.

The following are reference tracks (some without male accompaniment): Ebony Cora, African Tree Drum, African Goblet Drum, African Sheke (Sha Ling) ), Djembe, "Drum Music", etc.