Historical Significance of Talking Drums and Uprisings in South Carolina

The chapter explores the historical importance of talking drums in a savannah environment, emphasizing their role in communication and cultural activities within communities. It delves into the banning of talking drums by slave owners in the New World due to their potential for enabling communication and uprising among enslaved Africans, with a specific reference to the Stono Rebellion in South Carolina. The narrative follows the story of enslaved individuals in South Carolina who orchestrated an uprising using drums to communicate and coordinate their escape, ultimately influencing the evolution of African American tap traditions.