The djembe is a traditional West African drum, typically made from a wooden shell and covered with animal skin on the top. It is played with bare hands and is known for its wide range of tones, from deep bass to sharp slaps. The djembe is often used in various cultural ceremonies, celebrations, and social gatherings, and has gained popularity worldwide for its expressive sound and versatility in different musical genres. Its rich history is closely tied to the various ethnic groups of West Africa, each with its own unique playing styles and rhythms.
A djembe-ist.
The djembe drum is a percussion instrument.
The direct translation of Djembefola is "one who gives the djembe voice". A djembefola is a djembe player - Not just any Djembe player, but one who is competent after having mastered different techniques and played in a variety of settings.
Djembe is a type of drum, played by slapping it and I think it's from africa? Please correct me if I'm mistaken
Guinea, Africa.
yes it is.
It is believed that the Djembe was developed about 1200 AD. It is a common drum instrument that is find in several countries in West Africa.
Typically, the skin of the djembe is made from goatskin, but is sometimes made from antelope, zebra, deer or calfskin.
The djembe does not come from any particular country, rather it comes from the Western region of Africa which is composed of several countries.
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