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a rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drum, originating from West Africa,
The name “djembe” comes from the Bambara saying “Anke djé, anke bé, ” meaning “everyone gather together in peace, ” reflecting the drum’s purpose in bringing people together.
Traditionally, the djembe body is carved from a single log of hardwood, and the head is made from rawhide, typically goatskin.
Intricate carvings and decorations often adorn the djembe’s body, representing cultural motifs, ancestral spirits, or other significant elements within the community that created it.
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