In early December with the fall semester coming to an end, two students — Ryan Henderson, and Margo O’Meara — showed up for Bradley Simmons’ djembe class at the Mary Duke Biddle Music Building on East ...

Tycoon celebrates its 30th anniversary with these Signature congas and bongos, the most impressive from this green-aware company yet, plus the attractive mid-priced Select series and a pair of killer ...

Mon, February 24, 2020 Published on Feb. 24, 2020 Published on 2020-02-24T12:52:00+07:00 undreds of djembe drum makers in Blitar, East Java, who depend mainly on the Chinese market, have been severely ...

It's not about drums, says Andy Jones, who imports the handmade instruments from West Africa, it's about people. The Djembe drums, carved from hardwood trees and topped with stretched goatskin, ...

The tremendous swirl of color and rhythm; the rich layering of djembe drums with the kora lute and marimba-like balafon; storytelling theater that starts as gentle conversation and escalates into a ...

The Festival is perfect for younger players to learn on, and both djembes offer great value for money. Best Christmas gifts for musicians 2025: 43 affordable festive present ideas for music-makers ...

Although Djembe drumming is traditionally coming from West Africa, the tradition has spread in many countries across the globe. In Germany, many people are embracing the music and are keen to learn ...

ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE HERE IN NEW ORLEANS. AND WE’RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW NEW ORLEANS CULTURE, MUSIC AND ART IS BEING CELEBRATED. THAT’S RIGHT. WDSU REPORTER SHAY O’CONNOR TRAVELED OVER TO ...

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The 31st year of Essence Festival of Culture kicked off over the weekend. WDSU Reporter Shay O'Connor reported on how the festival included new ways to celebrate music and culture. Specifically ...