Some forms, such as the agbe and axatse, date to tribal prehistory in Africa. Other forms, such as the Cuban aggué (or chekeré) date from African indentured servants brought there beginning in the 16th century.
guiro
No
the shekere drum was made over a hundred years ago by African slaves. they were started by water bottles and one guy was like hey! watch this and he patted the bottom of the drum and walla! the shekere drum was born.
Shekere
it is a percussion instrument
The shekere is made of dried vine gourd, cord netting, seed beads and wood suchas devil woods
I read that the women of the Uraba tribe of Nigeria created the shekere. Women were not allowed to touch the skin of the drums so in order to join the festivities, they created this instrument. The patterns of the beads on the shekere told a story.
Shekere
guiro
No
Shekere
the shekere drum was made over a hundred years ago by African slaves. they were started by water bottles and one guy was like hey! watch this and he patted the bottom of the drum and walla! the shekere drum was born.
it is a percussion instrument
Yes, because of the chains, which are classed as strings.
The shekere, a traditional West African percussion instrument, has roots that date back several centuries, with its origins commonly traced to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. While an exact date of invention is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been developed in the 19th century, evolving from earlier gourd instruments used in various African cultures. The shekere has since become popular in various musical styles and is widely used in both traditional and contemporary music.
The following are examples of idiephones: agogo, caxixi, claves, cowbell, frog, guiro, maracas, shaker, shekere, and tambourine.
Shekere