←ExploreENTITY · INSTRUMENTAbengWell supportedSide-blown horn used in Maroon communication and symbolism, important to Jamaican memory even when not a commercial-music instrument.Share a memoryCorrect this recordAdd a source leadAt a glanceTypeinstrumentConfidenceWell supportedEraOpen era →Musical & sonic elementsEvidence, memory & meta layersConnectionsassociated withMaroon musicThe abeng is a Maroon communication instrument and symbol.associated withAccompongThe Accompong Maroons sound the abeng in their gatherings and January festival (Rough Guide to Reggae).associated withMoore TownThe Windward Maroons of Moore Town use the abeng in Kromanti ceremony (Rough Guide to Reggae).linked by · associated withAccompong Maroon FestivalAbeng blowing is a signature ritual element of the Accompong Maroon festival (Rough Guide to Reggae).linked by · usesCharles Town, Portland (Windward Maroons)Charles Town ceremonies feature the abeng horn alongside Maroon drums.
