- Drums are not just inanimate objects: they have their own spirits or souls
- example: slit drum (hollow log with slit on top, used for communication and dancing)
- often given proper names signifying virtues of the drum or the drummer
- Kete ensemble example: this ensemble found in Ghana near the coast (belonging to King of Ashante or one of the top chiefs)
- detail of example on p. 89 in Worlds of Music
- example of postal workers in Ghana cancelling stamps
- video of popular music of Nigeria: music combines traditional and western popular traits: video from IMC Call Number ML 3503 .N5 K65
