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Ivory Coast Shipment on the Way! 01/27/2012
 
It will be here Tuesday. Call us if you'd like to volunteer help unload. Remember volunteers get first dibbs and good deals on whatever is unloaded. Call: 800-549-3966.
Contents include:
Djembes made of Iroko Wood (3 sizes)
Djun Djuns made of Iroko Wood
Ivory Coast Goatskins
Ivory Coast Cowhides
Djembe and Djun Djun shells
Djun Djun Bells


 
Ivory Coast Shipment 01/23/2012
 
This shipment has been delayed by US Customs due to an accidental miscount. They completely emptied the container and had to count everything including Djembes, Djuns, goatskins and cowhides. No one is very happy about the situation. Thanks-you all for your patience. It should be in later this week, we hope!
 
Ivory Coast Djembes 01/13/2012
 
Our partner from Ivory Coast visited us this week. Unfortunately he had to leave before the container shipment got here.
He explained to me how he gets the wood. They are using Iroko, Lenke (lenge), and something tht he calls "Free Wood".
Anyway for the Iroko wood they go to fields where it is already being cut, he is not allowed to go into the forest to get it. A carver puts a whole into it, another carver carves the shape. Another carver (his job) is to carve out the inside.
The Lenke wood is more expensive and denser. We have some Lenke (Lenge) shells and whole djembes from Ivory Coast. They are beautiful.
The Free Wood seems to be lighter in weight. He says that it comes in 4 colors. If I understood correctly it is the easiest to get. I was trying to figure out what "Free Wood" is. It maybe Tweneboa, but I cannot find reference to it.
Our partners favorite is the Iroko although he said good things about he other two woods.
 
Ivory Coast Container 01/07/2012
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Our shipment of djembes, shells, djuns and COWHIDES is in port and being inspected by customs. It should be arriving here early next week. Maybe Monday or Tuesday!
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TV Story about Shorty and Djembe Drums & Skins! 01/06/2012
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Be patient sometimes it works and sometimes not. Click here to at least see the script, some photos and maybe the clip.
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News Sentinel Article 12/30/2011
 
The Knoxville newspaper ran a very cool article about Shorty and Djembe Drums & Skins today! Click here to read the article, see a video and some great photos! A great job by Kristi and Saul.
 
Good News! 12/13/2011
 
Cowhide rounds from Pakistan back in stock!  Also I updated the Guinea Djembe shell page with some new photos. I will post a few more later!
 
Gift Certificates 11/28/2011
 
Djembe Drums & Skins sells gift certificates! Do you know a drum-a-holic who may need just one more drum? Or a Drum builder who would like some supplies for the holidays. We will tailor make a gift certificate to fit your holiday gift giving needs. Just call or email us. 8--=549-3966.
 
DCFG Call For Proposals 11/15/2011
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This is a great conference for Drum Circle Facilitators! The conference committee is now accepting proposals for workshops!
DRUM CIRCLE FACILITATORS CONFERENCE 2012
February 24-26, 2012
Ocean Creek Resort
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
U.S.A.
Click here to find out more information!

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    "The heart and soul of drumming is in me, and I want other people to have these drums at a reasonable price."...Shorty Palmer

    The mission of Djembe Drums & Skins, Inc. is to provide high quality drums, skins and accessories at reasonable prices to all people interested in African/World hand drumming.

    Our hand carved drums and accessories come from Ivory Coast, Guinea, Ghana and other West African countries. All drums and skins are fully guaranteed and backed by Shorty's word.

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