The healing drum African wisdom teachings - Diallo, Yaya; Hall, Mitchell (Rochester, Vermont Destiny Books, 1989)
Those who refuse the master -- Introduction / Mitchell Hall -- Birth of a fool -- Family life -- Village life -- The elders -- Knowledge -- Initiations and secret societies -- The healing drum -- Introduction / Mitchell Hall -- Musical instruments -- The Minianka musician's apprenticeship -- Music, work, and dance -- School -- Rituals and celebrations -- Music and healing -- Two cultures -- The healing drum today.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-206) and index.
Keywords: Minianka (African people) -- Mali -- Music -- History and criticism; Folk music -- Mali -- History and criticism; Music, Influence of; Ritual -- Therapeutic use