AFRICA Djembe togetherness

Christiana Daneva degree educated in Business Administration, International Relations and European studies. He was diligent in dancing, painting, repairing old things and skiing, but the most inspiring and fun is the sound of musical instruments, favorite African Djembe.
Djembe has a long history and origin of the extraordinary. According to ancient legend, a musical instrument Djembe first made from the skin of a fairy tale "gebraffe", which is a combination of a giraffe and a zebra.
Shaped like a goblet, Djembe is made of wood and are typically covered with goat skin. Bamana people of Mali, West Africa named by saying "Anke dje, Anke be", which literary means "Everyone gathered together" and defines the purpose of the drum.

The shape of the Djembe "carved out" by the beavers Africa specifically trained to only eat the middle of hard wood. Djembe instrument generally produced in Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Cote d'Ivoire.
A Djembe has a rough part in the series of holes, which makes a difference to the quality of the sound use of force. He played with his bare hands using a variety of hand blows. The main tone is the bass (low tone), tone (middle tone), and slap (high tone).Do not mistake the Djembe and Tarambuka-they are completely different, although somewhat similar in appearance. Tarumbaka came from the East-music only found in Turkish, Persian, Greek, Armenian and Arab territories.

In addition, Tarambuka played with the fingertips, while the Djembe is played with all hands. Moreover, a Tarambuka has metal and usually covered with sheepskin. Unforgettable experience For Daneva, playing Djembe is a touching experience and depth. When playing, he felt relaxed and rejuvenate. Sometimes sensansi of drums so strong that he almost lost consciousness. He forget reality for a moment and really enjoy the vibrating tempo. It has long been admired and he was always interested in Ethno music from around the world. Special percussion is always in motion.

"One day I saw an article in the newspaper about a Djembe workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria, is more than a year ago. At that time I did not have my own instrument, but it does not stop me. Within 2 months, I have my own original Djembe and have played it since then. " Although there is no professional training of Djembe at university, everyone can begin to play when they want it. Someone does not need music or educational basis. "All you need to do is listen to your heart and become one with the drums." For Daneva, share the joy of the game is more happy Djembe. He is part of a neighborhood called Yambadon drum. Yambadon played as musical events to enliven the audience with the rhythm of the abundance of unique African experience.