École De Musique de Kirina

Djembe

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The djembé is maybe the most popular West African instrument. The djembé is a native percussion instrument in Kirina as its origins are traditionally located between Guinea (50 km south from Kirina) and Bamako ( 50 km north of Kirina).  In the Bambara language, its name is derived from two words : "djé" which means "to gather" and "bé" translated as "peace". The djembé is usually associated with dunduns which are the traditional bass drums. The djembé classes are led by different local teachers and often associated with the dance classes.

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