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    Djembe - Wikipedia

    A djembe or jembe is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. According to the Bambara people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace" and defines the drum's … See more

    There is general agreement that the origin of the djembe is associated with the Mandinka caste of blacksmiths, known as Numu. … See more

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    For its size, the djembe is an unusually loud drum. The volume of the drum rises with increasing skin tension. On a djembe tuned to solo pitch, … See more

    Traditionally, the djembe forms an ensemble with a number of other djembes and one or more dunun. Except for the lead (or solo) djembe, all instruments play a recurring rhythmic figure that is known as an accompaniment pattern or accompaniment … See more

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    Traditionally crafted djembes are carved from a single log of hardwood. A number of different wood … See more

    Instead of trimming the skin off above the crown ring, the drum maker can fold the skin over so it covers the crown ring. This is done for aesthetic purposes; the fold-over does not serve … See more

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    Prior to the 1950s and the decolonization of West Africa, due to the very limited travel of native Africans outside their own ethnic group, the djembe was known only in its original area.
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    After initial tightening of the verticals, a djembe is tuned by creating twists in the verticals to shorten them (Mali weave). With more than one … See more

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    Learn about the origin, evolution and cultural significance of the djembe, a West African drum that is about 400-800 years old. The web page explores the myths, legends, rituals and stories of the djembe and its role in African music and …

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