About
Oyo is historically the primary center of dundun (talking drum) tradition in Yorubaland. The dundun is an hourglass-shaped pressure drum that can mimic the tonal patterns of the Yoruba language. Royal dundun ensembles (Ayan lineage) have served the Alaafin of Oyo for centuries, playing at coronations, festivals, and important ceremonies.
Location Details
Latitude:
7.85
Longitude:
3.9333
Approximate (within town)
About This Data
Music heritage sites represent locations associated with traditional Nigerian musical traditions and instrument-making.
Locations reflect cultural associations and may not correspond to precise physical sites.
Sources
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Ethnomusicological Research — Nigerian Musical Heritage
Academic (compiled)