AFRICAN DRUMMERS

We have specialised African drummer groups in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, each with their own flavour and drumming style, an especially popular option for international corporate events, and weddings.

They are available in either a 1 hour welcome or roaming performance, or a 10-15 minute choreographed high impact show option. The difference between the two options is the roaming creates a welcoming background ambiance display of skills, while the show is a shorter performance that everyone watches from start to finish. In the show option they can also call up audience members to be involved in learning part of their dance, which causes much cheer and laughter from onlookers.

A popular team-building event option is drumming circles. Additional drums are hired from the group, and talented professionals guide them through a fun-filled learning experience of how to play the Djembe drum. Covid regulations are followed at all times, with drums sanitised before and after playing.

The African bongo drumming acts include singing and chanting, and each performer is dressed in traditional attire of animal skin and sheep wool.

Interesting Facts

The African Djembe drum is said to be the heartbeat of Africa. Its design allows it to play very versatile sounds, making it a popular option for shows. The djembe drum or ‘Drum Africa’ as it is also known, has historically been most popular in the Western African countries and apparently invented in the 12th century by the Mandinka tribe from Mali.

Drums are made mainly from wood, metal, earthenware, or large gourds. Shapes and sizes denote how high or low the notes are when played. The bigger the drum, the lower the note.

When playing the drum you can use your hands, or sticks, or both. Performers hold the drums under their armpits or with a sling, but in drumming circles for team building, it is most commonly placed on the ground in front of a stool, and kept stable between the knees.

 

The African Djembe drum is said to be the heartbeat of Africa. Its design allows it to play very versatile sounds, making it a popular option for shows. The djembe drum or ‘Drum Africa’ as it is also known, has historically been most popular in the Western African countries and apparently invented in the 12th century by the Mandinka tribe from Mali.

We have specialised African drummer groups in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, each with their own flavour and drumming style, an especially popular option for international corporate events, and weddings.

They are available in either a 1 hour welcome or roaming performance, or a 10-15 minute choreographed high impact show option. The difference between the two options is the roaming creates a welcoming background ambiance display of skills, while the show is a shorter performance that everyone watches from start to finish. In the show option they can also call up audience members to be involved in learning part of their dance, which causes much cheer and laughter from onlookers.

A popular team-building event option is drumming circles. Additional drums are hired from the group, and talented professionals guide them through a fun-filled learning experience of how to play the Djembe drum. Covid regulations are followed at all times, with drums sanitised before and after playing.

The African bongo drumming acts include singing and chanting, and each performer is dressed in traditional attire of animal skin and sheep wool.

Interesting Facts

The African Djembe drum is said to be the heartbeat of Africa. Its design allows it to play very versatile sounds, making it a popular option for shows. The djembe drum or ‘Drum Africa’ as it is also known, has historically been most popular in the Western African countries and apparently invented in the 12th century by the Mandinka tribe from Mali.

Drums are made mainly from wood, metal, earthenware, or large gourds. Shapes and sizes denote how high or low the notes are when played. The bigger the drum, the lower the note.

When playing the drum you can use your hands, or sticks, or both. Performers hold the drums under their armpits or with a sling, but in drumming circles for team building, it is most commonly placed on the ground in front of a stool, and kept stable between the knees.

 

The African Djembe drum is said to be the heartbeat of Africa. Its design allows it to play very versatile sounds, making it a popular option for shows. The djembe drum or ‘Drum Africa’ as it is also known, has historically been most popular in the Western African countries and apparently invented in the 12th century by the Mandinka tribe from Mali.

Drums are made mainly from wood, metal, earthenware, or large gourds. Shapes and sizes denote how high or low the notes are when played. The bigger the drum, the lower the note.

When playing the drum you can use your hands, or sticks, or both. Performers hold the drums under their armpits or with a sling, but in drumming circles for team building, it is most commonly placed on the ground in front of a stool, and kept stable between the knees.