About The Djembe The djembe has a great cultural heritage in Africa. Its history is West African from the regions of Mali, Guinnea, Ivory Coast and Senegal. This area was home to one people, who spoke one language and played teh same drums before colonisation. There are over 50 countries in West Africa and over 2000 tribes, each tribe has its own drums, so there are many drums. The Djembe is the drum of the Mandinka people, and its origins dates back to the great Mali Empire of the 12th century. Of all the African drums, the djembe has become extremely sought after in the Western world and is regarded as the most popular. It has grown in popularity because of its versatility, ease of playing and great sounds. Plus it is easy to transport, which means the rhythms of West Africa have been spread all over the world by the use of this drum. This drum has inspired master drum makers now found all over the world. View our djembe deals here
	Traditionally in and around the Kayes region the drum rhythm or Diansa is performed in the evening for most celebrations, example during full moon, spring, summer and winter harvesting time, weddings, baptism, honoring of mothers, immediately after Ramadaan (the month of fast for all Muslim brothers and sisters) or other celebrations. Dancing is the most popular form of entertainment and various rhythms and beats are played on the djembe. Similar type celebrations and cultural rhythms are applicable to Senegal as well as other regions of West Africa.
African goatskins are the most suitable for covering the playing surface of a djembe, due to central Africa having the perfect climatic and grazing conditions for the goats, the skins therefore undoubtedly, provide the very best sound. View our djembe deals here