Earthshaking Djuns djuns are available in metal with African print cover and in cedar, walnut and other wood stave construction for beauty and light weight. For the purist, we offer authentic, carved African Djuns from Senegal (with cow hides) in three sizes.
The bass drums of the djembe ensemble. They are integral to the "sound" of West African music, as they provide the melody and no ensemble is complete without at least one. The 3 drum set consists of the Djun djun, the largest, Sangba, the middle drum, and Kenkeni, the smallest.
Antique Percussion Instruments
Percussion Instruments of Asia
Percussion Instruments of Africa
The Djun Djun, along with the Djembe and the Ashiko, are the drums of the West African
Drumming ensemble. Typically, the Ashikos do the rhythm work, The
Djembes say what's happening
with their high, rapid-fire solo work and the Djun Djuns keep the pulse. Often two or even three Djun
Djuns are played together in a horizontal format, stacked one on top of the other. The medium size drum
is called Sangba and the smallest, Kenkeni. The sound of the Djun Djun is a deep burst of sound
without a prolonged sustain and little if any high overring. Djun Djuns are made with a Birch
laminated shell which keeps the drum light and easy to wear for extended playing. Heavy raw
goatskins are used for the heads with a stubble of hair left on the skin to control the sustain in the middle and
high ranges.