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Music: The Beat Goes On: An African drum replaces the acoustic guitar at hip parties.(West African Djembe drum)(Brief Article)

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Byline: -Tom Masland

The West African Djembe drum is the new millennium's acoustic guitar--a portable party maker popular with hipsters and hippies worldwide. The drums, which weigh as much as 20 pounds, can be bought at most music stores and Web sites like bangadrum.com ($50 to $350). Look for seasoned ...

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