Well, many have called and asked   why such a heavy article as Magic & Ritual Abuse:  Female Circumcision in Central and West Africa and how does this relate to women drummers?  The answer must be given in social and cultural context.  We wrote earlier on the history of djebe drumming in America, and that the djembe came to popularity in  the early to mid 70’s.   Many Africans began teaching traditional drumming in the  United States and later established drum camps in Africa frequented by many American and European students.

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