Across West Africa the most commonly found drum is the talking drum, it spans several countries and ethnic groups. Over the years, our Director Simon has studied with many Talking Drum masters from myriad tribes - Wolof, Dagomba, Yoruba, Hausa. He loves the pitch bend and the frequencies it reaches. Played tastefully it adds so much to an ensemble. Back in 2007 in Bamako, Simon met the finest exponent he has come across - Saied. Check out his control, sound and speed. | African Drumming

Did you know the history of Africa drum & how they use It? The djembe African drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinke tribe in what is now Mali, in West Africa. It has been played by West Africans for generations forming an integral part of ritualistic life in Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other neighboring West African countries. Drums play an important role in every aspect of African life, including the physical, emotional and spiritual. African hand drums are played