Conga drum
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A conga is a tall narrow single-headed Cuban drum of African origin (derived from the Congolese Makuta drums). It was initially made from hollowed logs with cowhides nailed or strung on, and used by religious groups.
Congas are usually played in sets of two or three of different sizes to the beat of conga drums with fingers and palms of the hand. The smallest of the congas is called the quinto, the middle one is called conga, seguidor or tres golpes and the largest is called tumbadora or salidor. Congas are now very common in Latin music.
The congas are played by the conguero.
In Western culture, the conga is best known for the distinctive Conga line.
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