D R U M S .& .P E R C U S S I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S

::: Drums

~ Djembe
<> Hand carved djembes from Ghana available in different sizes ranging from 21cm in diameter to 34 cm. Each drum is one of a kind and has a unique sound. The djembe drum originates from the great Mali region of West Africa but is played throughout Africa, particularly in Senegal, Gambia, Ghana and Guinea. <>

~ Kpanlogo
<> Originating from Ghana, the kpanlogo drum is covered with antelope or calf skin and has either rope or pegs on the side for tensioning. It is similar to a Conga drum. <>

~ Talking Drum
<> Hourglass in shape, the talking drum has goat skin on both ends and is held under the arm and played with a curved stick. It is widely used by the Dagomba tribe of Tamale and Bolgatanga in the north of Ghana and also by the Hausa and Yoruba tribes of Nigeria. <>

~ Dun Duns
<> Double sided bass drums covered with cow skin, the dun duns usually accompany the djembe in West African drumming ensembles. There are three sizes - dununba (large), sanbang (medium) and kenkeni (small). <>

~ Drum Covers
<> Handmade drum bags and drum covers from Ghana to protect your valuable djembe. Available in a range of sizes and colours. <>

::: Percussion Instruments

~ Shekere
<> Dried calabash or gourd covered with beads to create a melodic sound. Available in different shapes and sizes. <>

~ Caxixi
<> Shakers made from straw and reed. <>

~ Asra-Toi
<> Small dried pods from Ghana filled seeds. They are played as a pair, one in each hand. Good fun to have around! <>

~ Balafon
<> African xylophone made from wood with gourds underneath to create a very unique and melodic sound. <>

~ Bells
<> Handmade bells in various sizes. When played, each bell has a unique and distinct sound.

~ Mbira (Thumb Piano)
<> A musical instrument made from a gourd with staggered metal keys attached which you strike with your thumb. <>

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