African drumming is a powerful tool that can elevate storytelling by adding an emotional depth to narratives. The rhythmic ...

Hundreds – if not thousands – of people from all walks of life will heed the call of the djembe drum when it takes center stage at public Kwanzaa celebrations throughout the Triangle, particularly in ...

Led by master drummer and dancer, Kerfala “Fana” Bangoura, the ensemble combines the iconic djembe hand drum with a trio of drums played with sticks, known as dunun, sangban, and kenkeni. The powerful ...

Stress relief: Playing djembe drums and percussions can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation, as it requires focused concentration and deep breathing. Socialization: The Djembe Circle provides ...

With the sitar and keyboard adding melody, the duo created a dynamic soundscape, blending tabla, djembe, drums, and cheek-tapping percussion. The performance concluded with a tribute to sitar ...

Aev, 16, says was inspired by BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans taking on his own drumming challenge. The sessions involve playing the West African Djembe drum Barbara McInnis, from Morecambe ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.