Links to West African Drum and Dance Resources

African Music Blogs


Alternative Culture Magazine Rhythm Section – online djembe lessons and hand drum culture, with more links

Djembe and Mande Music – top quality list of resources, references and reviews re. West African drumming

Drum Helper – offers advice and guidance to drummers of all ability levels, to inspire and to motivate, and to increase enjoyment and satisfaction from playing the drums.

Drum Sets and Congas – A huge selection of Percussion instruments like Congas, Drum sets, Bongos, Djembes and other instruments and Percussion accessories.

Famoudou Konate – the best in the business, teaching and playing; workshops include dununs, dance and song.

Hand Drums and Percussion – Tammy’s site with African djembes and hand percussion instruments

Independent Record Labels – Music nomad is a comprehensive network for musicians and music business professionals. Here all musicians can receive support and access to thousands of resources to help them navigate the challenges and maximize the opportunities available to them within the music industry.

Konkoni.org: The Roots Djembe Learning Resource – Superb brief articles with tips, and great rootsy videos, praising old-style djembe music.

Meeting the Invisible Man: Secrets & Magic in West Africa – book by Toby Green (review)

MichaelPluznick.com – Percussion, World Music and Multimedia

Moondance Dynamic Arts School – African dance classes in Victoria, Sooke, and Shawnigan Lake, BC

Okanagan Drumming – compiling djembe and dunun rhythms from Guinea, on Patreon.

The Rhythm Reference Project – Percussion, World Music and Multimedia

Strange MoonStrange Moon improv – purely improvisational music by Nowick and friends – rhythms aplenty, plus electric and electronic elements

Taal Fiza Productions – world music recording, performance, studio in Victoria, BC

Top 100 African Music Blogs – includes this site, djemberhythms.com!

Tribal Roots Drum Jams – Rainbow gatherings, fire dance circles, and more

Check out X8 Hand Drums!