Cowbells & Drums An empty conch shell, a drum made from calfskin, heated and stretched, and cowbells soldered together from scraps of iron, these are the instruments that have historically defined Junkanoo music. The artist & the historian ...
While the costumes play an essential role, it’s undeniable that the music is what makes this extraordinary celebration. With a wide variety of instruments, the cow bell was the most central because it was a common musical item that could be found on a plantation. They would also create mak...
There were a few costumes we were able to try on, and then in the back of the house we made music with cow bells and drums, the traditional instruments of the Junkanoo Parade. This was part of an excursion from a Disney Cruise. It was the most entertainin...
Junkanoo festivities have taken many forms over the holiday’s centuries-long history, but today, it is primarily celebrated with a grand parade spotlighting the best of traditional Bahamian music, dance, and culture. The festival’s distinctive style of music blends elements of West African drummi...