Djembe

About the drumming, culture and other musical traditions of the Mande peoples of West Africa, with articles, rhythms, CD liner notes, references, reviews, and links to other sites.

Nice attempt to bring together all djembe rhythm notation sources on the web.

Maarten Schepers' website, about his instructional books, traditional rhythms, and drumset adaptations, with sound samples and pictorials. Also offering the Malinke Percussion Discography, and djembe and dunun classes in South of France.

Official site of master drummer Mamady Keita. Biography, discography, filmography, and a calendar of events and workshops.

Freelance webdesigner's showcase, with photos and video snippets (requires Flash player or plugin).

West-African Percussion rhythms from Guinea and surrounding countries: notation and soundfiles of about 100 rhythms.

Community site with discussion forum, chat, calendar, links, and listings of workshops.