They lead drumming, singing, and dancing activities.
Children learn by apprenticeship.
This common form carries over into African American spirituals, work songs, blues, and jazz. Music is a part of most activities. Music and movement are usually linked to each other. Loose wires or bottle caps are often attached to instruments or gourd resonators to provide a constant buzz when an instrument is played. This has become the favored sound quality of African American music, jazz, and rock.