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Patakin: World Tales of Drums and Drummers

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2 out of 5
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Book Description
Where do drums come from? From the god Ayan, the Yoruba tell us; from Skeleton Woman, the Inuit say; from the stolen voice of the nevilala bird, according to the slit drummers of Vanuatu. Recounting ten myths about drums and drummers from around the globe, storyteller and accomplished drummer Nina Jaffe shows readers both the universal power of drums and the richness of folk traditions. The author... More
Book Information
PublisherCricket Books
BindingPaperback (6 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages160
ISBN-100812648773
ISBN-13978-0812648775
Publication Date11/01/2001
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About Nina Jaffe (Author) : Nina Jaffe is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Nina Jaffe include Sing, Little Sack!; Canta, Saquito!, Flor De Oro: Un Mito Taino De Puert... more
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