The sabar is a traditional drum from Senegal. It is also played in Mauritania and The Gambia. The Wolof and Serer people are closely connected to this drum.

The sabar is usually played with one hand and a stick called a "galan." There are many types of sabar. Each type has a different sound and plays a different part in the music. Common types include n'der, thiol, goron, m'beng m'beng, toungoné, and xiin.

The sabar is made from the wood of the dimb tree, which grows in the Senegambia region. Skilled carvers called laobé shape the drum. A griot, who is a traditional musician, covers the drum with goat skin. This is done using seven pegs, cords, and "mes," which are types of webbing.

The "galan" is made of tamarind wood.

A famous musician who played the sabar was Doudou N'Diaye Rose from Senegal.

Sabar is also a type of dance and music. It is often performed at weddings, festivals, and other celebrations. Men play the drum, and women dance.