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.