Tag Archives: Djembe

September 30, 2013

JUST IN: Djembe Rope

We are once again back in full stock of our djembe rope for all you drum builders out there! We are also now carrying Black with Blue Flecks – a new for 2013 color. Our rope is specifically engineered for rope-tuned drums and is used by some of the finest drum builders in the world. It is a double-braided polyester around a strong, low-stretch core. We offer it in two sizes 1/8″ and 3/16″ and sell by the foot, or in 1200′ spools. You can find pricing information and place your order on our website, or you can always give us a call at (503)-288-6950. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss multiple spool discounts, feel free to email us at info@rhythmtraders.com. Happy building!

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July 29, 2013

EVENT: Djembe Workshop with Sayon Camara, Monday Sept 23rd

Monday September 23rd, 6pm at Rhythm Traders

Rhythm Traders is pleased to offer a special djembe class with Sayon Camara of Guinea, West Africa. Sayon was born in the village of Kouya Sidia in Kouroussa in central Guinea. After drumming in the village for 31 years, Sayon left his village as a master djembefola to work in Conakry with the world’s foremost djembe player, Famoudou Konate.

When Famoudou heard him play he was amazed by the clarity of the sound Sayon produced on the djembe. For the next eight years, Sayon worked intensively with Famoudou Konate and his performing group Hamana Foli Kan, teaching at his workshops, and playing at concerts and on his CDs.

Sayon Camara

This special class is open to all players with at least one year of djembe playing experience. Students should be able to play bass-tone-slap clearly.

Cost: $15 payable at the door. Space is limited to 35 people, so please call, email, or stop by to reserve your spot now!! 503-288-6950, brad@rhythmtraders.com.

April 17, 2013

“FOLI” There is No Movement Without Rhythm (video)

We were overjoyed to find this beautiful gem of a video, and just had to share it with you. It was filmed by Thomas Roebers in Baro, Guinea and dedicated to the people there. The Malinke word for rhythm is “foli”, and this video shows how it is found in every part of our lives. You can not only hear and feel the Malinke rhythms, but due to its beautiful editing job – you can actually see them too! It is truly an “extraordinary blend of image and sound that feeds the senses and reminds us all how essential [rhythm] is”. We are now even more stoked for the weekend clinic by Master Drummer Mamady Keita coming up May 9th-12th!

December 16, 2012

JUST IN: Fresh Batch of 100% Pure African Shea Butter

Photo of Rhythm Traders Shea Butter

100% Shea Butter

Anyone who has ever tried our Shea butter knows it’s the best! Homemade right here in Portland from raw Shea nuts we import from Africa, with no fillers or extra ingredients. Shea butter is used by hand drummers to protect their skin as well as the skins and shells of their drums – but the uses for it doesn’t stop there. You can also put it in your hair, on fresh tattoos, or anything you want to moisturize, revitalize, and protect.

Click here to go to our Shea Butter product page