The Royal Drummers of Burundi is a percussion ensemble from Burundi. Their performances are a part of ceremonies such as births, funerals, and coronations of mwami (Kings). Drums (called karyenda) are sacred in Burundi, and represent the mwami, fertility and regeneration. The Royal Drummers use drums made from hollowed tree trunks covered with animal skins. In addition to the central drum, called Inkiranya, there are Amashako drums which provide a continuous beat, and Ibishikiso drums, which follow the rhythm established by the Inkiranya.
These are photos from concerts where The Drummers Of Burundi played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Drummers Of Burundi Mar 9, 1999 Bristol, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Brian Lr
WOMAD Festival Sep 13, 1993 Noblesville, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Pf Lawson
The WOMAD Festival Sep 10, 1993 Thornville, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Jeff Christoffersen
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