Indigenous Instruments & Education
There is a sacred gift in the act of creating a spiritual tool that is hard to explain. It’s like holding sand, that magic is drifting and vague, but tangible during the moments of creation. Then that item you invested … Continued
A common question I have been asked by people contacting us is… “What type of drum do I have?” One of my first answers is usually… “No, your drum is probably not a bongo or conga, though those are some … Continued
The jaw harp is known worldwide and has many names depending on the culture and region found. Very little is know about it’s origin, but there are many stories that mention them and a few ancient artifacts that prove the … Continued
Last month we built a earth cob oven here at Archaic Roots during the Mystic Arts Immersion. This was one of the most influential workshops of the event, which required many hands and feet to complete throughout the weekend. Colíbrí … Continued
The slit drum is indigenous to many cultures around the world. Though in this article we will be examining the mesoamerican (includes much of modern Mexico and Central America) slit drum specific to the Americas (pre and post contact). These … Continued
As I walked through one of my first festivals almost 20 years ago, I first heard the special sounds of an udu drum. Those sounds instantly found my attention, low liquid like percussion, as if calling me from a distant … Continued