One of the many things I have grown to love about Africa are the drums. From the time of being in the womb to the eldest adult, drums are in integral part of life. There is such a strong sense of rhythm in the culture that I feel like an awkward teenager at a dance when the music starts. If there is a drum sitting there, kids and adults alike are drawn to the drum. Sooner or later, someone will start playing and the place will break out in song and dance. It is a challenge to sit still when there is a drum around...a challenge that is often lost as people give into the beat. It never ceases to amaze me to see a somber quiet looking crowd turn into a laughing, smiling, vibrant, praising group as soon as the drum is played.
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