Originally from
the Casamance in the South of Senegal, the Bougarabou mixes the tight stringing
of the Djembe with the thick antelope skin of the Kpanlogo drum, giving a
warm mellow tone, sharp slap and deep resonant bass.
The bass is played with an open hand in the centre of the drum producing
an incredibly deep and resonant note.
The tone is played on the side of the skin with a firm hand, producing
a high pitched note.
The slap is played by an open hand pivoted on the side of the drum,
throwing the fingers forward to slap the skin. This produces a crisp and
sharp note which can cut through the loudest music.
