Burundian drumming is a global phenomenon, featured in blockbuster movies and best-selling albums. But at home, authorities have restricted it to official functions — and banned women from performing.

With wild dancing to a furious beat, booming wooden drums echo over a hill in Burundi: an ancient sound, sacred tradition and once a symbol of unity for the kingdom. Youngsters dance around the circle ...

Chinese Ambassador to Burundi Li Changlin (left) and Bienvenue Irakoze, the permanent secretary of Burundian Ministry of Youth, Posts and Information Technologies, unveiled the ceremony of ...

The streets of Bujumbura came alive with the sound of traditional drums as Burundi hosted the latest edition of the UMUKOZO Festival, a celebration of the country's rich cultural heritage. Held under ...

The traditional drumming of Burundi is a symbol of national pride but a debate is being had about when the drums should be played. They were once reserved only for royal ceremonies but their use has ...

BUJUMBURA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- When some 30 Burundian drummers practiced Burundi's traditional drum show in Gishora drum sanctuary in central Burundi, resounding beating drums and singing was heard ...

Led by an older man carrying a spear and a shield, the group's members formed a crescent, set down their drums and began to play for the gathered tourists, the thunderous music reverberating down a ...