Drums, generically known as lapo kabwit, are the most prominent part of Dominica's instrumental tradition. Lapo in Creole means ‘skin’ and Kabwit means ‘goat’, and so, Lapo Kabwit drums are simple drums made from dried goat skins. These drumming tradition dates back to emancipation days when freed slaves celebrated with an island-wide church service followed by street masquerade with tambou drums, shack-shacks and loud boom booms. This custom continues to this day, where thousands of feet pound the streets as if joining their ancestors in celebration of emancipation.
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