Our ancestors used the Yoruba talking drums to mimic tones and pass special messages and rhythms of the Yoruba language, allowing skilled drummers to communicate messages, stories, and even proverbs through drumbeats. It is really beautiful how this influenced Burnaboy's Grammy intro. Follow The Odyssey Doc on all media platforms and stay tuned, A New documentary on the 100-Year journey of Yoruba Music is Underway | Yorubaness
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Our ancestors used the Yoruba talking drums to mimic tones and pass special messages and rhythms of the Yoruba language, allowing skilled drummers to communicate messages, stories, and even proverbs through drumbeats. It is really beautiful how this influenced Burnaboy's Grammy intro. Follow The Odyssey Doc on all media platforms and stay tuned, A New documentary on the 100-Year journey of Yoruba Music is Underway | Yorubaness
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