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Value
The workshops on Indigenous Instrument Making create a space where culture, creativity, and education meet. They are designed to reconnect participants with African heritage through hands-on engagement, storytelling, and sound exploration. By making instruments themselves, learners gain not only technical skills but also cultural pride, environmental awareness, and an appreciation of indigenous knowledge systems. The process values:
- Cultural preservation – reviving ancient traditions of sound and craftsmanship.
- Creative learning – blending art, music, and design to inspire innovation.
- Sustainability – using natural and recycled materials responsibly.
- Community building – fostering collaboration, listening, and respect for diverse voices.
Objectives
- To introduce participants to the history, symbolism, and role of indigenous African instruments.
- To provide hands-on experience in crafting simple indigenous instruments using accessible materials.
- To teach the relationship between sound, environment, and community in African musical traditions.
- To encourage creativity, experimentation, and innovation through sound-making and design.
- To develop skills of teamwork, problem-solving, and cultural storytelling through music.
Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Gain practical knowledge of instrument-making techniques.
- Understand the cultural significance of indigenous instruments and their role in African societies.
- Create and take home their own handcrafted instrument.
- Demonstrate an ability to use their instruments in a performance, soundscape, or storytelling activity.
- Build greater appreciation of cultural diversity and a sense of pride in African heritage.
- Strengthen creative confidence and collaborative skills.
