Listed in my article, you will find some of the most commonly used authentic and traditional drums played by African tribes. For each type of African drum: I’ve included its name, a picture and a short description; along with a sound recording.

African hand drums are played to communicate, celebrate, mourn and inspire. They're played in times of peace and war, planting and harvesting, birth and death. Drums have been such a large part of Africans' daily experience for so long that drumming pulses …

A djembe or jembe (/ ˈdʒɛmbeɪ / JEM-bay; from Malinke jembe [dʲẽbe], [1] N'Ko: ߖߋ߲߰ߓߋ[2]) is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa.

At X8 Drums when we say we walk to the beat of our own drum, we mean it. We don't just sell percussion instruments; we sell a love of music and all the hand-numbing, life-enhancing energy of drumming!

A collection of beautiful hand crafted African drums from the popular Djembe drum to the rare bugrabo drum

2024年10月29日 · The African hand drum remains an enduring symbol of the continent’s vibrant culture and heritage. More than just a musical instrument, it represents a profound connection to history, spirituality, and community.

From the Cajon’s roots as a repurposed drum of African slaves in Peru, this drum is most notably heard in Flamenco, Salsa and other Latin-inspired rhythms, but has also become popular in rock, pop and R&B music.