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Medicinal Drumming: An Ancient and Modern Day Healing Approach
Sal Núñez
Abstract
This article reviews the medicinal drumming praxis, an ancient and modern day ceremonial approach to
psychological and spiritual well-being. A brief overview of similar, but culturally diverse healing modalities is
presented along with a background on the evolution of certain Afro-Caribbean rhythms that are centerpiece to
the drumming ceremony, and are used to activate and channel healing energy within a group setting.
Distinctions between different drumming styles are presented and an explanation regarding the uniqueness of
ceremonial drumming is offered.
Keywords
ceremony, drumming, healing, consciousness, spirituality
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