What instrument is N'Dour known to play?
Guitar
Talking drum
Piano
Tama
Answer
Tama is the instrument N'Dour is known to play. It is a talking drum from West Africa, particularly from Senegal and The Gambia. The Tama has a variable pitch, allowing for complex rhythms and patterns to be played. It consists of a goatskin stretched over a gourd or wooden body, with strings attached to the sides that can be adjusted to change the pitch.
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