The djembe is sometimes referred to as the "devil drum" due to its association with spiritual and ritualistic practices in West African cultures, where it is believed to summon spirits and invoke powerful energies. This nickname reflects the drum's ability to produce vibrant, commanding sounds that can stir emotions and inspire movement, almost as if it has a life of its own. Additionally, its connection to dance and community celebrations can sometimes be perceived as wild or uncontrollable, further reinforcing the moniker.
The djembe drum is a percussion instrument.
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A djembe drum is a goblet shaped drum made out of a peice of wood and goatskin. It is supposed to be played with the bare hands. This drum comes from the west of Africa.those drums you put between your legs and play with the your hands, there sort of in the shape of a hour glass (sort of) with a wood frame, brightly coloured or decorated with skin on top to make the sound. =0)
The most common African drum known to westerners is the hand drum, or Djembe. Gina =]
Djembe is a type of drum, played by slapping it and I think it's from africa? Please correct me if I'm mistaken
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 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.
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The African drum played with crook-shaped sticks is the "djembe." Traditionally originating from West Africa, the djembe is a goblet-shaped drum that is typically played with the hands, but it can also be struck with sticks in certain styles. The use of crook-shaped sticks can vary depending on regional practices and specific musical contexts. The djembe produces a wide range of sounds and is integral to various African musical traditions.