No one knows exactly how this apentemma – an Akan drum originally from Ghana – ended up in British hands, but many believe it was brought to Virginia on a slave ship. 

This podcast was produced by Jesse Lawson, with research from Marthe Van Der Wolf. This episode featured sounds from BP or not BP, and original drumming from Ernest Domfe. This is a VICE World News production.

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