Zhovie, founded in 2004, is a street theatre troupe of 14 actors and three percussionists.

UNESCO: CULTURE

The percussionists play on traditional conga drums and instruments made out of scrap metal and car parts.

NPR: Hearing African Roots in Konono's Music

Bassekou calls this new group Ngoni Ba, adding two traditional percussionists and his wife, Amy Sacko, on vocals.

NPR: Bassekou Kouyate And Ngoni Ba: Griot Music

The two percussionists play the African-derived traditional drums of the Garifuna people, and other musicians supported the singers on electric guitars and bass.

NPR: Umalali: The 'Voice' Of The Garifuna

The Grammy-winning Latin jazz ensemble Caribbean Jazz Project is led by vibraphonist and marimba player Dave Samuels, one of the leading percussionists of the day.

NPR: Live: Schuur, Samuels, Caribbean Jazz Project