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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Families partake in a lesson on West African village drumming at the Waukee library for Cookies and CultureALL. Dozens of ...

Across the circle, more children joined in on djembe drums — goblet-shaped drums played with their hands — layering bass and tone on top. Instructor Chuk Barber joined last on a clave — a ...

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.