Djembe African Drum

History - The djembe is a hand crafted African drum. The djembe is also known as jembe, jenbe, yembe or sanbanyi in Susu. The drum is play...

What the Djembe is used for - It is played in ceremonies such as during full moon, spring, summer and winter harvesting time, weddings, bap...

How The Djembe is Played/Sounds - The primary tones are generally referred to as bass and slap. If you hit the skin near the center with the...

Who Uses the Djembe - Anyone can really use the djembe, but it is most often used my musicians. The djembe is also usually played in drum ci...

Interesting Information and How The Djembe is Made - In African culture the djembe is said to contain three spirits: the spirit of the tree,...

Aspect of Society - The aspects of society that the djembe relates to is home, religion, and entertainment. For home it is used for entertai...

Here are some links that you can go to for more information about the djembe. http://www.x8drums.com/v/blog/2010/05/how-djembe-is-made-woo...