In the African nation of Burkina Faso, drums such as the djembe are more than a simple instrument; they have long been used for communication and storytelling as well as musical accompaniment, as this fascinating documentary illustrates. Explore the role the drum has played in Burkina Faso's history, and how the current generations' quest to move away from tradition threatens this time-honored instrument of oral history.

The Rumba Kings
The Rumba Kings

Ouaga Girls
Ouaga Girls

When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings

Sankara's Orphans
Sankara's Orphans

Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

The Miracle of Candeal
The Miracle of Candeal

Dare to Drum
Dare to Drum

There Is No Authority But Yourself
There Is No Authority But Yourself

The Man of the Trees
The Man of the Trees

Mögöbalu, Les Maîtres des Tambours d'Afrique
Mögöbalu, Les Maîtres des Tambours d'Afrique

Heartbeat of a Nation
Heartbeat of a Nation

The Way of the Shaman Drum
The Way of the Shaman Drum