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In West Africa, the Djembe drum is used to bring people together for many purposes: to communicate, celebrate and motivate.
The Djembe, a cultural lineage that goes back hundreds of years, is for all humanity to experience. The Djembe cultivates self-expression, mindfulness, and joy.
Our instrument workshop and program offerings provide jobs for West African craftsmen, community members, performers, and teaching artists around the world.
All Wula Drums are made by hand from a single piece of wood, using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. Our models range from lightweight and affordable options for the everyday drummer, to the most elaborately carved hardwood pieces - a Wula Drum for every drummer!
The Wula Drum and Dance Retreat brings together master teachers and students a serene natural environment to celebrate culture and community. Come immerse yourself in the drumming and dancing workshops, recharge your body, and energize your spirit! Beginners are welcome, All levels, ages, and walks of life encouraged!
Location: Pocono Valley, PA. Just 2 hours from NYC
Early Bird Discounts
Super Early Bird Rates: Jan 8th–March 14th (save up to 15%!)
Early Bird Rates: March 15th–June 14th (save up to 10%!)
Regular Rate: June 15th-September 20th
Wula Gift Certificates are the perfect holiday gift for drummers, dancers, and lovers of African culture and music. They can be used for anything on the Wula store, including drums, accessories, our ongoing classes in New York, Audio CD Downloads, Instructional DVD Downloads, and more!
There are so many Wula Drums to choose from, it can be hard to pick. Watch a video of Michael Markus, the president of Wula Drum, explaining how to choose a djembe.
The balafon is one of the oldest instruments in the world. Anybody can play a note on the balafon, just strike the note and listen to your beautiful sound! Griot and Wula Drum artist Famoro Dioubate's demonstration shows that there is much more to this instrument with endless variations on the three octaves tuned to a major scale.
