Djembe

@LooeyVille (59)

United States

March 26, 2026 4:30pm CST

Do you know what a djembe is? It's a drum. Djembe means, "everyone gather in peace" according to the Mande tribe in West Africa. The drum originated in Senegal. It is a rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands. The drum has a shell of carved hardwood and a goatskin drumhead. Its diameter is roughly 13-14 inches and it can weigh from 11-20 pounds. This drum is a very loud percussion instrument and is traditionally only played by men.

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@toniganzon (75488)

• Philippines

8h

From the design of the drum itself, the African culture can be seen. It's lovely.

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@snowy22315 (205102)

• United States

9h

I did not know that...now I do!

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@rakski (150587)

• Philippines

4h

nice to know the name.

@RasmaSandra (95749)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

10h

Interesting thanks for sharing I did not know any of this,

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@JudyEv (375567)

• Rockingham, Australia

5h

I've seen these being played but didn't know the name.

@Deepizzaguy (119569)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

7h

Thank you for sharing the meaning of the word djembe is on this post.

@Ineeddentures (24215)

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8h

I have learned something new today The next time someone asks me what a Djembe is I will be able to tell them