The craft of instrument making, often seen as a technical pursuit, is deeply intertwined with spiritual dimensions across various cultures. This article explores how instrument makers, through their
The guiro, a seemingly simple instrument carved from a gourd, holds within its hollowed form a captivating history, diverse uses, and a vibrant tradition that spans continents and
Introduction: The Universal Language of Rattles Rattles, simple yet profoundly symbolic instruments, have been woven into the fabric of cultures worldwide, each telling a unique story of ceremonial
Carved from wood and cloaked in the whispers of centuries, the bata drum resonates far beyond its hourglass frame. In the hands of skilled players, it becomes a
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,
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
The bullroarer, turndun, or rhombus is an archaic instrument used for thousands of years into the past. It seems the whole world utilized this instrument at some point,
By James Kennedy Published Aquarius Atlanta Magazine, August 1994- republished with permission from Don Martin (Editor) 2018 At first, the visitor may get the impression they’ve fallen through
Throughout history, many ancient musical instruments were more than just a means of producing pleasing sounds for someone to hear. They often had a deeper cultural or spiritual significance that was expressed through their construction, materials and uses. Flutes of various kinds have been in use around the world for at least 50,000 years.
During the last few hundred years the loss of the sacred perspective has been more pronounced. Things have fallen into mundane perspectives, people have forgotten the old path
