Drumcafe Online Shop

SUPPLIER OF BOOKS, DRUMS, COLLECTABLES, MUSIC & DIGITAL COURSES IN TRADITIONAL SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC

BOOKS

Drum Cafe’s ‘Traditional Music of South Africa’ aims preserve South Africa’s rich musical heritage and to promote a deeper understanding of our cultural legacy. The digital version of this exciting book can be downloaded in its entirety or by chapter. Each download comes with several authentic audio tracks.

 

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DRUMSTRUCK UBUNTU COURSES

DRUMSTRUCK, the interactive, international drum and dance sensation, is proud to launch DRUMSTRUCK UBUNTU WORKSHOPS — a series of virtual workshops exploring South African arts, culture, sense of community, history and wisdom for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Workshops, Webinars and Experiences include:

● South African Drumming
● South African Dance: Then & Now
● African Choral Music
● Contemporary African Rhythms (Electronic & Kit Drums)
● Traditional African Healing Rituals
● South African Arts & Culture Trilogy
● DRUMSTRUCK Virtual Tours (site-specific, interactive performances from Soweto, Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa)

DRUMS

We sell a select range of high quality drums from Ghana and Bali. Whether you are just starting out or a master drummer, we have a drum to suit your needs. Every drum is hand crafted and is unique.

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CELEBRITIES BUY DRUMS FROM US!

We have sold African drums to world-famous celebs including Ziggy Marley and Joe Walsh of the Eagles, who bought a set of drums for Ringo Starr.

COLLECTABLES

For decades, we have been sourcing and collecting rare and antique musical instruments. Many of these items are no longer manufactured. Most of our collectables are displayed in our museum in Cape Town, but we have a few select items available for sale.

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CD’s & MUSIC RECORDING

We sell a range of unique CD’s combining modern and traditional African music. These are all available as digital downloads.

We have extensive experience in creating unique, catchy musical pieces for corporates, advertisements and films.

Send us your idea and we will create a piece of music suited to your needs. We specialise in African Instrumentation and can use a range of diverse instruments in your recording. Contact us at info@drumcafe.com with your music requirements

LEARN HOW TO PLAY COURSES

We are currently in the process of developing a range of courses that teach students how to play traditional music instruments. If you have any special requests, please contact us!

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DRUM MUSEUM EXPERIENCE

Book a private show for your school or company to participate in our world famous interactive authentic South African musical experience. This exclusive experience provides a unique insight into the history of the African drum and other traditional instruments in an interactive, fun-filled extravaganza. Meet the Ubuntu queen and learn how to play a drum with us!

“This is the best show I have ever seen. I saw it 3 times” (Audience member)

Only R150 per person.

Contact Warren@drumcafe.com to book your exclusive show.

Covid-19 notice: The show is currently unavailable but we hope we will be up and running again soon!

It is a poor nation that does not know its own culture

- Professor Andrew Tracey, International Library of African Music, Rhodes University

The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad tale

- Nelson Mandela

It’s a melting pot, southern Africa. You find these cultural collisions that result in art and music, and its pretty amazing

- David Matthews, Musician