hand drums are the most mystical and metaphysical of all the instruments. I know no more spiritual instrument, and playing the hand drums is a perfect meditation and holy praise. The hand drum connects the body and spirit directly to the currents of rhythm more so then other instruments, even more so then drum kits. Playing a drum kit is like dancing, playing a hand drum is like grabbing the powerlines and getting zapped.
do any of you out there also appreciate either playing or listening to the hand drum in music? what kind of styles/genres?
I myself am strictly nyabinghi drumming, and a little ethiopian styles now, but mostly nyabinghi.
