This ensemble uses drums called karyenda, which are made of hollowed tree trunks covered with animal skins. They often perform at ceremonies such as births, funerals and coronations of mwami (or kings). Recognized by UNESCO in 2014 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the karyenda are considered sacred in Burundi.

The Royal Drummers of Burundi had a major influence on various musicians such as The Clash, Echo and the Bunnymen, Adam and the Ants, Malcolm McLaren and Bow Wow Wow. A field recording of one of their performances was also featured on Canadian singer songwriter Joni Mitchell's "The Jungle Line," a song on her 1975 album, "The Hissing of Summer Lawns."

Some drums are called "talking drums" as their pitches can be regulated to mimic human speech. Used as communication devices in western African societies, these hourglass-shaped drums have two drumheads connected by leather tension cords, which allow the player to change the pitch of the drums by squeezing the cords between their arm and body.

The talking drum made an appearance in English rock musician Peter Gabriel's fifth solo album, "So," in 1986. The song "In Your Eyes" features Senegalese singer songwriter Youssou N'Dour (right, performing with Gabriel in 2014) singing a part at the end of the song translated into his native Wolof, while renowned French drummer and songwriter, Manu Katche, played the talking drum.

The tabla is one of the most recognizable percussion instruments from the Indian subcontinent and commonly used in north Indian classical music. Consisting of two drums, called bayan and dayan for the left and right hands respectively, the drums feature a layer of goatskin stretched over a metal or clay vessel. Pictured here is famed Indian tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain.

Although inspired by a traditional Irish folk song called "Down by Blackwaterside," this instrumental by the English rock band had an Indian flavor to it thanks to the tabla-playing of drummer and sitarist, Viram Jasani. Recorded in October 1968 at Olympic Studios in London, "Black Mountain Side" was part of the group's 1969 debut album, "Led Zeppelin."

This iconic Irish drum is said to pre-date Christianity, and is believed to have begun as an implement first rather than an instrument. Believed to translate from Gaelic as "skin tray," it has been used among others to carry peat. It features prominently in the instrumental music of Irish folk band The Chieftains. Kevin Conneff is seen here playing a bodhran, with bandmate Matt Molloy on flute.

Credited with popularizing Irish folk music, The Chieftains gained further mainstream acclaim in the US in the 1970s when they worked on the Academy Award-winning soundtrack to Stanley Kubrick's 1975 film "Barry Lyndon." Their 1995 album "The Long Black Veil" featured some famous collaborations, including "The Rocky Road to Dublin," which they did with The Rolling Stones.

Latin percussion instruments like congas, bongos, and timbales have also featured prominently in mainstream music. Seen here is famed Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana whose band produced hits like "Black Magic Woman" and "Smooth" accompanied by percussion instruments such as the maracas that the singer is seen shaking here.

Brazilian drumming group Olodum (pictured) had long been an institution in the country's famous carnival scene. But they gained global exposure in 1996, when they were featured in a Michael Jackson song, "They Don't Care About Us." The band is also actively involved in social movements against racism and for civil and human rights.

Trilok Gurtu is yet another master drummer and world music pioneer who seamlessly melded Indian classical music, Western jazz and funk, African music and Brazilian music. Among others, he has collaborated with Gary Moore, John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, Joe Zawinul and Robert Miles.

The drum set has been named music instrument of the year 2022 by the German Music Council — and percussion instruments from around the world are regularly incorporated into drum kits. More than just musical instruments, traditional drums are often considered sacred. Used as a mode of communication or for religious purposes, in some cases, even their creation often involves rituals.

The Californian couple Ray and Charles Eames designed functional objects with the help of highly precise technology, while making sure they looked interesting aesthetically. This was the recipe for their success, which brought them worldwide fame. On this picture, the two designers are lying underneath the metal structures of their chairs.

In 1956, Ray and Charles Eames created an icon of modern style design with the Lounge Chair and its accompanying Ottoman. The comfort of these furnishings is unparalleled, which can explain why they became so popular among well-off customers. Examples of this club chair are shown in New York's Museum of Modern Art.

After plywood, fiberglass and other materials borrowed from industrial design, the Eames also experimented with wire. Shown here are their Wire Chairs. Also a photographer, Charles Eames took this picture of their design himself.

Eames designs can be found in lecture halls, executive offices, meeting rooms and restaurants around the world, with chairs made of plastic, plywood, metal, or wire. Comfortable design classics created by the Eames also furnish this conference hall at the Berlin Chancellery.

Ray and Charles Eames established themselves as artists through exceptional multimedia installations. During the first Soviet-American cultural exchange event in 1959, their short film "Glimpses of the USA" was projected on seven huge screens in Moscow. The film showed the humanity of American families - and brought the Soviet audience to tears.

They interpreted the American dream as an "easy way of living," portrayed by beautifully furnished homes with high ceilings and with a view on a luxuriant backyard. In their own house in Los Angeles, the famous architects integrated structures made of steel and glass.

This photo shows the garden of their house. Charles and Ray Eames lived and worked here from 1949, when the house was completed, until their death. It was conceived as part of the Case Study House Program sponsored by the influential US magazine "Arts & Architecture." Today it is a listed house and is considered one of the 10 most important buildings in Los Angeles.

Charles Eames may have been physically taller than his wife, but on a creative level, they were at eye level. They established themselves as two of the most important designers of the 20th century through their groundbreaking contributions to architecture, furniture design and arts.

On pictures, the two designers are shown as a happy couple caring for their work. They would also portray themselves using the furniture they designed in everyday life. The productive duo knew how to market their image as a brand. The London Barbican Art Gallery explores these aspects in its exhibition "The World of Charles and Ray Eames," shown until February 2016.