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Genre: djembe

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Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Djembe music is a traditional West African genre that features the use of the djembe drum, a handcrafted instrument made from a single piece of wood and animal skin. The music is characterized by complex rhythms and polyrhythms, with each drum producing a unique sound. It is often played in a group setting, with each drummer contributing to the overall sound. The genre has a rich history and cultural significance, with many of its rhythms and techniques passed down through generations. Today, it is enjoyed by people all over the world and has been adapted into various styles and forms.


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L'art du djembe
2002
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Badenya Foly
2011
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Africa (Percussion)
1996
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Nankama
1992
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Kurubamako
2006
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African Drumming
2004
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Mali Foli: Dakan
2004
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Kham Saa Thiossane
2002
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Fakoly 1
2006
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Percussions D'afrique: African Drums and Soukouss
2010
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Percussions Du Sankaran
2002
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Wonbere
1999
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Djembevolution
2018
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African Drums Traditional Mandingue Rhythms
1999

djembe music by decade

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List of djembe artists

Here is a list of djembe artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the djembe genre. You can find out what djembe genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

djembe playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular djembe music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.