Percussion History

Bongos: What They Are, History and Origins

Bongos: What They Are, History and Origins

The bongos are arguably one of the most widely-used instruments amongst the world of hand drums. Many people buy bongos as souvenirs, household art, or just to have something fun to jam out on. However, as those of us who play bongos know, the drum is a powerful and complex instrument with a rich history.

Timbales: What They Are, History and Origins

Timbales: What They Are, History and Origins

The timbales, of Afro-Cuban descent, have become a ubiquitous instrument in percussion set-ups used in nearly every kind of popular western music, from Salsa to Pop, Funk, and Rock’n’Roll.

Conga Drums: What They Are, History and Origins

Conga Drums: What They Are, History and Origins

Along with learning how to play the conga drums, or any instrument for that matter, it’s important to have a general idea about where those instruments come from, and how they’ve evolved over time.