Snare drums(with sticks) are dated back to 1300's in Europe. Field music consisting of snare drums & flutes date back to the 1500's. I think the flute was spread throughout western Europe, in military use, by Swiss and German mercenaries during this century.

I believe snare drums were introduced in medieval Europe from various eastern countries by returning crusaders. There are a few different variations of the drum, originating in ancient civilisations such as Egypt and Assyria.

I think the practice of field music would have been maturing during the colonization of Africa.

I'm fairly sure humans settled in Africa long before we did in Europe, so I don't think your premise makes sense.