Listen to Gumbe, a unique genre of traditional music from Guinea-Bissau, characterized by its upbeat rhythms, intricate drum patterns, and lively melodies. The style uses a wide variety of local instruments, such as the gumbe (a single-membrane drum), balafon (a type of xylophone), and the kora (a 21-stringed West African harp-lute). Gumbe has gained popularity around the world and is an essential part of the musical heritage of Guinea-Bissau.
