The rhythm of the djembe has a way of returning drummers to their most fundamental natures. As vibrations from the goblet-shaped drum pulse through the bloodstream, the strains of contemporary living ...

People from across the world will pour into St. Louis on Thursday, May 21 for Africa United Ballet’s first ever Grandmaster Djembe Xplosion. The four-day drum conference will take place at Better ...

I was spellbound hearing a story told through African traditional rhythm as old as the world. The roomful of djembe drummers became as one and, finally, I was swept away to a blessed place, carried on ...

The vibrant rhythm of Africa sparks joy through song and dance. Master drummers and dancers combine the fire of the djembe (drum) with colorful costumes and high-energy music that will make you want ...

Is it possible that rhythms pounded out on African drums can have a healing effect on our troubled world? After sitting in on a practice session of Ballet Manden, a West African drum, dance and ...