Djembe Drum

Description: From Ghana. The Djembe is the drum of the Mandinka people, and its origins dates back to the great Mali Empire of the ... more

Djembe Drum ... 12th century. / From Ghana. The Djembe is the drum of the Mandinka people, and its origins dates back to the great Mali Empire of the 12th century.

Newest Review: ... drum is carved from tweneboa, a local hardwood from Ghana. The grain of the wood has a golden hue that highlights the ... more

... engaging hand carved designs at the base of the drum. Iron rod rings are attached around the top of the drum through which double-woven nylon ropes securely fasten the goatskin drumhead. These nylon ropes can be adjusted in order to tune the instrument, something that requires an expert touch. Traditional djembe drums are carved out of a single piece of wood from a hollowed out tree. Drums are usually adorned with carvings on the outside of the base but there is also carving on the interior – usually in the form of teardro...more

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Djembe Drum: Bang Bang! (581 words)
by - written on 02/08/06 (Very useful, 1277 readings)
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The Djembe drum is an original African traditional instrument first used in Benin for voodoo rituals. In earlier times and still in some rural areas djembe drums were used to send messages over long distances. In Europe Djembe drums grew in popularity during the post war period especially in Paris as African musicians from the West coast began to tour with national ballet companies. Nowadays they enliven celebrations around the world. I bought my drum from a friend who had brought it back from Ghana. Traditionally, Djembe drums are about 12" (30cm) in diameter, varying an inch or two, but can be found in sizes from 5" (13cm) up to 18" (46cm) ... Read the complete review