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Love to Hear Percussion

Smithsonian Music

The Smithsonian celebrates both common and unusual percussion instruments along with the musicians who keep the beat.


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Backstage "Tabor Theatre"

Hopi Musician Playing Drum

Five musicians playing drums

Patent model for a cylinder drum

Conga Drum Played by Paul Hawkins

Drummer

Conga Drum Played by Paul Hawkins

Haitian Drum

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