Crossroads
Musical
Instruments
Inspired by Traditional African Origin, Handmade in Taos, NM
Featured Products
Crossroads Ilimba Sound Sample
Recorded at Tim Ray recording studio, Petaluma, California
About Crossroads
Crossroads Musical Instruments is the creation of Greg Trimble, born through him in Sonoma County, California, in 1986. After returning from a trip to Congo to study traditional music and dance led by Master Congolese Cultural Artist Titos Sompa in 1985, inspiration rose up, summoned by Divine Guidance. This resulted in an endless passion for manifesting into the world various types of musical instruments traditionally originating in Mother Africa.
Featured in The Albuquerque Journal
Crossroads Instruments
Kalimba
Crossroads offers a wide variety of Kalimba, including Gourd Resonating Bodies as well as Wooden Box and Tin Resonating Bodies, Large and Small. Musical instruments of African origin
Ilimba Lamellophone
Ilimba in a variety of wood types and Burned and Painted Designs. Musical instruments of African origin
Marimbula/Kongoma
Marimbula and Kongoma in various sizes and tuning. Musical instruments of African origin
Lyre
Small Kora/Ngoni Kamele
From miniature to medium/small sizes. Musical instruments of African origin
Deze' Gourd Resonators
Handgrip Lamellophone
Openings in the soundboard designate the Handgrip Design. Musical instruments of African origin
Ilimba/Mbila
Traditional Ceremonial Xylophone type instruments originating from Congo, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Musical instruments of African origin
Bongos
Unique Bongo Drums. Musical instruments of African origin
Frame Drums Sikko
Frame Drums are designed for sitting and standing. Musical instruments of African origin
Other Hand Drums
A unique variety of high-quality Drums. Musical instruments of African origin
Electric Kalimba/Ilimba
Many Crossroads Instruments are offered as electrified choices. Musical instruments of African origin