The Nigerian Talking Drum is closely tied to the Yoruba language of South Western Nigeria.

The Yoruba language is a tonal language that speaks in proverbs where a word alone will not suffice.

The Talking Drum speaks in tones that are adjusted with leather cords that run the length of the drums body.

As it is played it's tones have the ability to mimic the spoken word, hence it is actually a Talking Drum.

Several other cultures play beautiful instruments visually resembling the Talking Drum yet the range of tones is not achieved.

A master of the Nigerian Talking Drum conveys a litany through the power of it's "spoken word."