Djembemoves provides only the highest quality instruments, based on our experience in the countries where the djembe originated and where it is played today. We specialise only in djembes, doundouns (Engl.: bass drums) and related products from Guinea, Mali and Ghana.

At djembemoves you can see and listen to the instruments on offer, and Sean will be pleased to answer any questions you may have, or offer advice if required.

All our instruments and accessories can be inspected in Bridgetown or Perth (WA). Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

We offer only hand made instruments, using only natural products, and every one a unique piece. We do not believe that machine produced instruments of this sort, or those made from artificial materials can be compared to the sound of a true, hand made instrument from West Africa.

The djembe comes from one region in West Africa which covers parts of the modern day countries of Guinea, Mali, and the Ivory Coast. The proper materials from these countries give the instruments their traditional and therefore typical sound. We hand select and import such professional instruments directly from Guinea (Djembes: Category 1).

In modern times djembes and doundouns are also produced in other West African countries (Ghana and Senegal for example). These countries do not have the same types of wood as found in Guinea, and the instruments are therefore not qualitative comparable. They are however far easier to produce, and cost significantly less. Such instruments can be found in (Djembes: Category 2). They are suitable for those who are on a budget, but still seeking hand made instruments from natural products.

The doundounba, sangban and kensedeni (collectively known as the doundouns; Engl.: bass drums) come originally from one specific region of Upper Guinea called Hamana, where they are traditionally played as a set of three, with one person playing each instrument. The proper materials from these countries give the instruments their traditional and therefore typical sound. We hand select and import such professional instruments directly from Guinea (Doundouns: Category 1).

In modern times doundouns are also produced in other West African countries (Ghana and Senegal for example). These countries do not have the same types of wood as found in Guinea, and the instruments are therefore not qualitative comparable. They are however far easier to produce, and cost significantly less. Such instruments can be found in Doundouns: Category 2. They are suitable for those on a budget, but are still seeking hand made instruments from natural products.