In the United States, percussion drums are used often in music and even poetry to add emphasis and interest. Despite the fact that these drums are used so often in America, the influence of this music comes from everywhere. Just as the United States is a melting pot for cultures, it is also a collection of a lot of different kinds of music.

Percussion drums came to the United States from many other places, including:

• Cuba – Percussion drums are used very prominently in Cuban music. Because there is such a heavy Cuban influence in southern Florida and other areas in the United States, there are a lot of kinds of music heard in these areas that feature percussion drums.

• Africa – Percussion drums are also very prominent among African-influenced music. Many of the tribes and groups in Africa use and continue to use percussion drums as part of rituals as well as festivals. This use of these drums has manifested itself in U.S. culture as well.

Percussion drums are now heard in many different styles of music from many different cultures.