What role does rhythm play in West African music?

Music

The djembe is one of the most popular instruments from the West African music tradition

West African music is only played in West Africa

West African music varies from country to country

Two strokes played almost simultaneously with an 'accent' on the first note

Two strokes played almost simultaneously with an 'accent' on the second note

Tone, bass and slap are all different strokes you play on a djembe. What is a flam?

Music, art and stories are passed down by ear through generations

The sheet music used to learn songs from West Africa

The player who leads the drum circle; this player plays the start/stop signal

The player who organises the group performances and arranges the music