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these guys, in my opinion, are really the originator of Ghanaian Hip Life as opposed to popular opinion that Reggie Rockstone is the father of Hip Life.

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Talking Drums (292 words)
	Starting with monthly Drum Circles this grew to introducing the Djembe to various local schools, 2 of whom developed drum ensembles with the continuous assistance of Talking Drums.
	With the increasing expansion of Talking Drums, Corporate Interactive Sessions were developed along the lines of the format followed with high school / varsity students which includes team building, co-operation and motivational sessions.
	Talking Drums is also open for the sale of all its hand made percussion instruments thereby keeping the price of a totally locally made product within the reach of the general public.

Anansi Travel African Drumming (558 words)
	The talking drums are one of the sources of the history of a society.
	The talking drums of the Avikam of Ebounou for instance start with a glory message to the ancestor who was the leader during the exodus of the clan to the village.
	When drums are constructed, rituals are performed so that the spirit of the tree will live in the drum (in one ritual, the tree is given an egg, three leaves, and libations!).

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