Interesting. Wish I could understand better the underlying associated meanings. They have tremendous energy. If we could learn to collectively channel our energy like that into saving the planet we will be much better off.
shalom. I am an American love the history just loving every bit of Japan. samurai serve We the People one of the most beautiful words in Japan Samurai much respect and much love Saki! :-)
I don't know what it is about hearing these drums that move inside of me except I am part native American. I love to hear drums and flutes other than that is the piano.
The skins are cowhide usually from a Holstein of three or four years of age. I worked for several years in an abattoir removing these skins any you would be surprised how large they can be.