Like A Tale At Night

The talking drum is one of the oldest musical instruments used by master drummers. It’s a highly stylized instrument that has its origin in the West African regions of Africa. The drum can be found in Cameroon, Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria. It is prominent among the Yoruba ethnic group but can be found in neighboring Nigerian countries like Togo and Benin Republic The drums are carved out of tree trunks and are made having an hourglass shape with long leather tension cords attached from the drum head to the base of the drum. The crown or top side is usually made out of stretched animal skin pulled taut, which covers a hollow midsection; the drum could have a single membrane or double skinned and comes in varied sizes, depending on the origin and function.

Orin Orisa is an album with tracks meant to praise and evoke orisas which are deities of the Yoruba tribe in southern Nigeria. This is a real gem for any Aborisha

Ma Womi Roro composed by Orlando Owoh is a very exciting and lengthy album to listen to. He was firstly hired by Nigeria's Kola Ogunmola Theatre Group to play drums and sing and thereafter, Orlando Owoh became a highlife musician and band leader.

Egbe Basiri was composed by a renowned African musician, Haruna Ishola. Haruna Ishola is one of the most influential singers in the history of Yoruba music.