Fontomfrom
Fontomfrom is a type of talking drum mostly used by an ensemble to communicate royal messages in an Ashanti tribal setting.[1] The Fontomfrom ensemble provides music for ceremonies honoring Ashanti chiefs and royal processions. The fontomfrom is also used to recite proverbs or replicate patterns of speech at most royal gatherings or a durbar.
History
The fontomfrom evolved from the popular hourglass-shaped drum (talking drum) of the seventh century. Little after the evolution a few more non-hourglass shapes such as the Dunan, Sangban, Kenkeni and Ngoma drums were produced.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "ASHANTI FONTOMFROM DRUM ENSEMBLE SET". http://www.djembedirect.com/''. Djembe Direct. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ "The History of the Drum – Early History". http://makedrums.com/''. Make drums. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
External links
- Video: Fontomfrom at Asafo Palace
- Video: Fontomfrom | Hip Hop Generation Next Block Party '12 | Dancing in the Streets