Length46m
About this audiobook
Talking Drums and Night Air is an intimate exploration of Apala music in West Africa, told through memory, history, and lived experience. Blending cultural storytelling with musical insight, the book traces Apala from its roots in Yoruba Muslim communities and Ramadan nights to its rise as a powerful voice of social commentary, ceremony, and identity. Through vivid scenes, nuanced portraits of legendary performers, and reflections on listening, faith, rivalry, and change, the book reveals Apala as more than music. It is a way of thinking, a method of correction, and a communal language shaped by patience and wisdom. Written with a strong personal voice and grounded examples, this audiobook invites listeners to slow down, listen deeply, and understand how tradition survives by speaking honestly to each generation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (2)
GenrePoetry, History
Length46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 21, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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