Click here for AUTHENTIC AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS HANDCRAFTED BY MUSICIANS IN AFRICA: 1. DJEMBE, 2. KPANLOGO, 3. DJUNDJUN, 4. BOUGARABOU
OTHER DRUMS: 5. EWE DRUMS SET: ATSIMEVU, SOGO, KIDI, KAGAN, KAGAN, KROBOTO AND TOTODZI, BOBA, 6. FONTOMFROM DRUMS, 7. BREKETE, 8. DONDO/TALKING DRUM, 9. XYLOPHONE/BALAFON, 10. GOME DRUMS, 11. GUMBE,
SHAKERS, RATTLES AND BELLS: 12. HAND PERCUSSION
13. BAGS, ACCESSORIES AND REPAIRS, 14. COMMISSIONED INSTRUMENTS, 15. DJEMBE PACKAGES FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, 16. DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, RETAILERS MUSIC SHOPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

DRUM SALES
Authentic African Djembes, Kpanlogo, Dundjun, Xylophone, Gumbe, Bells, Shakers & many other African musical instruments handcrafted for professional & educational use by Fair Trade master instrument makers and musicians from Ghana West Africa using trdaitional techniques & the finest materials with natural wood from replenishable forests.

1. DJEMBE, pronounced JEMBAY
One of the most popular west african drums, it produces a wide range of sounds by hitting different parts of the drum head, comes in different sizes
for adults & children. Tuned by double & single weave rope system, these drums have incredible sounds. Played together with DUMDUMS other drums or solo.

  
13” Djembe
Weight 7kg
Height 24"
Width 13"
Price £150
DJE/13
12” Djembe
Weight 6kg
Height 23"
Width 12"
Price £140
DJE/12

Nkabom Pro
Djembe with
Goat Skin
or Cow Skin
Weight 7 kg
Height 24 inches
Width 13 inches
Comes with bag 
& drum belt
£220 Goat Skin
£200 Cow Skin
PPD/13
11” Djembe
Weight 5kg
Height 22"
Width 11"
Price £100
DJE/11
10” Djembe
Weight 4kg
Height 21"
Width 10"
Price £80
DJE/10
9” Djembe
Weight 3kg
Height 16"
Width 9"
Price £50
DJE/9
9” Djembe Kids
Weight 2kg
Height 14"
Width 8"
Price £35
PPD/13

2. KPANLOGO (pronounced PAN LOGO)
A conga shaped authentic drum from the GA people of the greater Accra region of Ghana in West Africa, the Kpanlogo produces a rich warm,
smooth and crisp sound. It is easily tuned and detuned (to match other instruments) by hitting the pegs around it to stretch or loosen the ropes.
The Kpanlogo is played with hands can  also be played with  drum sticks.

11” Kpanlogo
Weight 8kg
Height 24”
Diameter 11”
Price £150
KPA/11
10” Kpanlogo
Weight 7kg
Height 23”
Diameter 10”
Price £140
KPA/10

KPANLOGO SET
Includes three large kpanlogo drums
Tunes to different sounds, KPA/11, KPA/10, KPA/09
Price £ 400
KPA/SET
9” Kpanlogo
Weight 6kg
Height 22”
Diameter 9”
Price £130
KPA/09
8” Kpanlogo
Weight 4kg
Height 14”
Diameter 8”
Price £60
KPA/08
KPANLOGO KIDS
Weight 3kg
Height 13”
Diameter 6”
Price £35
KPA/K8
   

3. DJUNDJUN (DUNUN)
These djundjuns are professional level but can also be used by all levels.
These double ended West African bass drums, also known as Dunun, are played individually or in
sets of two or three. They are tuned to different pitches and played with a large banana bell on top.
The DjunDjun is the bass line in djembe music and can be used to provide bass for other music as
well. We have three sizes – kenkeni, sangba, and dununba. Each is played with drum sticks
(included).

DJUNDJUN
Weight 12 kg
HHeight 24”
Diameter 14”
Price £200
DU/14
SANGBA
Weight 11kg
Height 22”
Diameter 12”
Price £170
SAN/12
KENKENI
Weight 7kg
Height 17”
Diameter 10”
Price £150
KEN/10
DJUNDJUN SET
(all 3 drums)
Weight 30 kg (all 3 drums)
Price £450
DJUN/SET

4. BOUGARABOU
Cow skin West African drums with deep bass tones, the Bougarabou is hair unshaved for low mellow sounds and shaved
for high mellow sounds. It can be played individually or in sets of two, three, or four. Five sizes are available.

13” Bougarabou
Weight 8kg
Height 24”
Diameter 13”
Price £150
BOU/13
12” Bougarabou
Weight 7kg
Height 23”
Diameter 12”
Price £140
BOU/12
11” Bougarabou
Weight 6kg
Height 22”
Diameter 11”
Price £100
BOU/11
9” Bougarabou
Weight 4kg
Height 17”
Diameter 9”
Price £60
BOU/9
9”Kids size
Weight 3kg
Height 14”
Diameter 9”
Price £35
BOU/K/9
 

OTHER AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

5. EWE DRUMS SET
These drums originate from the Ewe people of Ghana, Togo, and Benin; they can be played either with
two wooden sticks, one hand and one stick, or both hands. Throughout West Africa, the Ewe people are
known for their experience in drumming. The sophisticated cross rhythms and polyrhythms in Ewe
drumming are similar to those in jazz. The style of drumming is similar to sabar drumming from Senegal.

EWE DRUMMING SET comprised of 7 drums, 2 bells and 1 shaker.

ATSIMEVU
The commonly used master drum of the Ewe is called atsimevu. The atsimevu is the tallest of the Ewe drums. In order to be played, it must be leaned over a stand. The atsimevu makes a middle range sound and is played with sticks (included).


Weight 22kg
Height 50”
Diameter 10”
Price £250

KIDI
The kidi is a mid-sized drum. It normally plays an eighth note pattern with some variation. The kidi often improvises a little bit at appropriate times.


Weight 8kg
Height 23”
Diameter 9”
Price £150

SOGO
The Sogo is a larger version of the Kidi and is taller and fatter than the Kidi. Depending on the piece of music, the sogo can sometimes be used as the master drum or support drum. It produces a low tone and is played with sticks (included).


Weight 10kg
Height 24”
Diameter 10”
Price £200
KAGAN
The kagan is the smallest and highest pitched drum used by the Ewe.
The kagan gives energy and drive to the music and is played with sticks (included)


Weight 3kg
Height 21”
Diameter 8”
Price £100

KROBOTO AND TOTODZI
These drums are used to play lead parts in some Ewe music.
In other music they are also used as support drums to add more bass.
They are essentially the same, differing only in pitch.


Weight 4kg
Height 16”
Diameter 16”
Price £100
BOBA
Boba is the deepest sounding drum played by the Ewe. It has a fat body and
is played leaning over on a stand similar to that for the atsimevu.
It is played with sticks (included).


Weight By Request
Height 30”
Diameter 20”
Price £250 

6. FONTOMFROM DRUMS
A family of royal drums from the Ashanti region of Ghana, West Africa, the Fontomfrom Drums are
played with sticks on ceremonial and state occasions, gathering of the community, and communication
with the ancestors.  Also known as obonu drums, these drums are tuned to different voices and have a
powerful presence. When played in a set, they comprise 8 drums, 2 bells, and 1 shaker.

FONTOMFROM MALE
20” Fontomfrom
Weight 25kg
Height 60”
Diameter 22”
Price £400
ATUMPANI MALE
Played with sticks
Weight 15 kg
Height 27”
Diameter 16”
Price £300
11” APENTEMA
Weight 6kg
Height 22”
Diameter 11”
Price £130
10” AGEGEWA
Weight 4kg
Height 18”
Diameter 10”
Price £100
FONTOMFROM FEMALE
18” Fontomfrom
Weight 25 kg
Height 60”
Diameter 20”
Price £400
ATUMPANI FEMALE
Played with sticks
Weight 15 kg
Height 27”
Diameter 14”
Price £300
8” OSRAMA
Weight 6kg
Height 30”
Diameter 8”
Price £150
 

SET OF FONTOMFROM DRUMS
Comprised of drums above, 2 bells,
1 shaker, 1 talking drum.
Weight 110 kg
Price  £1450

   


7.  BREKETE
The Brekete is a double ended bass snare drum from the northern region
of Ghana, West Africa. Its snare sound comes naturally from a cow hide
rope stretched across the head of the drum. It is played with bent sticks
(included).

14” BREKETE
Weight 6kg
Height 14”
Diameter 14”
Price £145
13” BREKETE
Weight 5kg
Height 13”
Diameter 13”
Price £135
12” BREKETE
Weight 4kg
Height 12”
Diameter 12”
Price £125

8. DONDO/TALKING DRUM
Also known as the talking drum or squeeze drum, the Talking Drum is
double ended. These Ghanaian drums come in different sizes. The pitch is
altered by squeezing the drum under your arms. The drum is played with
finger tips or bent sticks (included)

8” DONDO BIG
Weight 2 kg
Height 18”
Diameter 8”
Price £90
7” DONDO MEDIUM
Weight 1.5 kg
Height 16”
Diameter 7“
Price £70
6” DONDO SMALL
Weight 1kg
Height 15”
Diameter 6”
Price £50


9. XYLOPHONE/BALAFON
Originating in West Africa, the Balafon consists of wooden bars of various lengths, each tuned to a specific pitch of the musical scale
or to the native tuning. The Balafon is stretched onto a frame that has gourds underneath to give a melodic resonance when the
tuned keys are struck with two padded sticks. Comes with 8 keys to 21 keys.

PROFESSIONAL GHANAIAN XYLOPHONE
14  KEYS  GHANAIAN  XYLOPHONE
Weight 10kg
Price £250

PROFESSIONAL WEST AFRICAN BALAFON
21 KEYS  WEST AFRICAN  BALAFON
Weight 10kg
Price £250

18 KEYS
WEST AFRICAN 
BALAFON
Weight 9kg
Price £200
EDUCATIONAL/ BUDGET XYLOPHONES
6” DONDO SMALL
Weight 1kg
Height 15”
Diameter 6”
Price £50
BUY
6” DONDO SMALL
Weight 1kg
Height 15”
Diameter 6”
Price £50
6” DONDO SMALL
Weight 1kg
Height 15”
Diameter 6”
Price £50

10. GOME DRUMS
Square and hexagon shaped drums found in West Africa; the Gome consists of goatskin stretched over a wooden box. The drummer sits on the box and plays the drum with both hands and heels of the feet, which press against the drum head to change the sounds (similar to the Spanish Cajon).
AWAITING PICTURE
GOME 16” SQUARE
(MORE BASS)
Weight 12kg
Height 16”
Diameter 16”
Price £ 160

GOME 14”X 16”
Hexagon (CRISP BASS)
Weight 10kg
Height 14”
Diameter 16“
Price £150
 

11. GUMBE 
These West African drums are used like congas and are
tuned by the same rope system as the Djembe. They
sound lovely and can be used in many different styles
of music. Buy a pair or a single to add to your
percussion instruments
AWAITING PICTURE
11” Gumbe
Weight 8kg
Height 25”
Diameter 11”
Price £150


10” Gumbe
Weight 8kg
Height 25”
Diameter 10”
Price £150


PAIR OF GUMBE
Weight 16kg
Height 25”x 2
Diameter 10” & 11”
Price £280
 

12. HAND PERCUSSION

BELLS
 

SHAKERS/RATTLES

HAND PERCUSSION BASKET
 
 


13. BAGS, ACCESSORIES AND REPAIRS 
We have drum shells from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal. We also have djembe ropes, djembe belts and drum skins.
We offer repair and re-skin services. Please email us your enquiry at powerfuldrums@yahoo.co.uk
 


14. COMMISSIONED INSTRUMENTS
If you would like a specific design, size, or shape of drum custom made for you or if you want your logo carved on a special drum for yourself or a friend, please email us a photo or specifications and we will be happy to make these drums for you.
AWAITING PICTURE
 
 

15. DJEMBE PACKAGES FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES
OR COMMUNITY GROUPS
Start your school or community African drumming circle or group. These drums will get you grooving.
 

16. DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, RETAILERS MUSIC SHOPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
POWERFUL DRUMS is your answer if you are looking for affordable, reliable authentic African drums supplied direct from Africa. We can beat the quality and price of all suppliers as our drums are handmade by professional musicians and instrument makers in Africa. Email us with your inquiry: powerfuldrums@yahoo.co.uk.


NOTE FOR BUYERS
It is very important to have a good drum when you are learning drumming, as this will help you play better with less effort. Be aware of companies selling cheap Indonesian, Pakistani, and Indian djembes as African djembes. These drums do not have the authentic sound and feel of authentic African drums and may not last. Beware of others selling medium djembes as full size djembes in adult packs.