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  1. Shekere - Wikipedia

    The shekere (from Yoruba Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀) [1] is a percussion instrument consisting of a dried gourd with beads or cowries woven into a net covering the gourd. There are multiple ways to produce …

  2. The Beaded Gourd - Its History, Construction and Technique

    The shekere is a handmade rattle. It consists of a hollow gourd or calabash, covered on the outside with a net of seeds, beads, shells, or any available material. Although its origins are …

  3. Shekeres | Pearl Drums -Official site-

    The shekere is a West African percussion instrument consisting of a dried gourd with a woven netting of beads covering the gourd. The instrument is commonly used in West African and …

  4. How to Play the Shekere | African Drums - YouTube

    I'm going to show you how to play the Shekere. Shekere is a wonderful instrument that comes from Southwest Africa in the area like Sierra Leone, Nigeria, where long time ago, the first …

  5. Shekere: an incredible African percussion instrument

    Jan 30, 2024 · The shekere, an African percussion instrument that traces its roots to West Africa, is a captivating embodiment of rhythm and cultural heritage. The shekere goes by numerous …

  6. The Shekere: A Fundamental Traditional African Percussion ...

    Sep 12, 2024 · The shekere is a percussion instrument made from a dried gourd, covered with a net woven with beads, stones, or cowrie (small sea snails) shells. The instrument produces …

  7. How to Play the Shekere (Tutorial) - carvedculture.com

    Apr 25, 2025 · Learn how to play the Shekere - a versatile African shaker used in African and Caribbean music. Discover techniques, grips, tips and more.