Taal Inc

About

Building a djembe is my meditation. Every drum carries the memory of my guru, Grandmaster Mamady Këita, and the belief that 'the djembe knows no borders'. This isn't just about making instruments - it's about connecting you to your own rhythm.

What You Get: Custom, Traditional Djembes

• Each djembe is made for one person, by hand, using traditional West African methods.
• I focus on custom djembe crafting, aiming for that 'Wassa Wassa!' feeling every time you play.
• These drums are not factory-made - they're meant to be an extension of your voice, not just another instrument.

How I Build: Sweat, Rope, and Sound

• Skinning: Careful fitting of quality skin on the shell.
• The Dry Pull: Yeh sabse tough part hai! (This is the toughest part!) Ropes are woven and pulled tight for that first, big stretch.
• Tensioning & Tuning: More rope work to dial in the pitch - nothing standard, all handcrafted djembe tuning.
• Sound Check: The best bit. I play every drum, making sure it has the right slap, tone, and bass.

Drum Maintenance & Repairs

• Old drum not sounding right? I handle West African drum restoration, from djembe re-skinning service to tuning and rope repairs.
• Your drum gets back its original masti (fun/joy) and power, ready for more jamming.

If your djembe needs new energy or you want something built just for you, I’m here with hands, heart, and a lot of rope.