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Buy a Drum - Keep the Hope Alive!

By purchasing a drum from one of these recommended resellers of Africa Heartwood Project drums, you are contributing to the sustainable livelihoods of many artisans and families in West Africa. Your purchase also supports Africa Heartwood Project's other humanitarian work among the poor and vulnerable.

Djembe Direct - Primary online retail outlet for Africa Heartwood Project drums and instruments. Shipping worldwide. - djembedirect.com

Wholesale African Drums - Global distributor and US wholesale outlet for Africa Heartwood Project drums and instruments. wholesaleafricandrums.com

Rhythms of Life - Western US areas - thedrumbus.com

Dancing Cranes Imports - Salt Lake City, UT - Facebook page

Bill Harris Music
- Provo, UT

Spiritones Music
- Sedona, AZ

RhythmKids
- Boston, MA

The Happy Hippie
- Colorado Festivals

Fred Simpson
- Santa Fe, NM

(If you would like to add your name to this list of official resellers, please contact us.)

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Quote Fighting poverty one drum at a time.

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AHP Drum Builders Digging Shell

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Project Started -
2001
Location -
Ghana, Africa
Beneficiaries -
Small scale drum producers, their families, and their local vendor networks
Donations Go Towards -
Tips are hand-carried to drum builders in Africa for distribution

 

Testimonials From Customers:

"I received the [professional] djembe. It is nicely built and sounds great. Loud with clear tones and slaps."
-Lee K.

"My drum arrived today, on schedule as you promised. It sounds great! Thank you. It looks great too. I am sure I will enjoy playing it! Thanks for all your help and attention."
-Diane D.

"Hi, I just got in from the drum circle I have been attending every Tuesday night since I received my drum from you. This is my first drum and I am new to drumming so I really went out on a limb when I ordered from your website. I like my drum and I am enjoying it, and would definitely recommend you to a friend in need of a drum; I bought a really good drum for a really good price."
-David R.

"Thank you so much for your prompt attention. I received prompt service with my order and my drum showed up exactly when you said it would and I am quite enamored with it."
- Jeri W.

"Hello ~~ Thank you very much for your wonderful words of assistance and your great company..I look forward to drumming on a beautiful Djembe again!! Peace."
-Sarah G.

"I recently purchased a professional djembe from you, and just wanted to let you know that I love it. It sounds great, looks beautiful, and it makes me feel terrific when I play it. Thanks!"
-Noel D.

"I bought my djembe about a year ago, and I have been COMPLETELY blown away by the sound quality and craftsmenship. It was exactly what I was looking for and fulfills my needs in the studio and the outdoors. Much Love!"
-Eston

"The [professional] drum is amazing! Plays as good as it looks, and I can tell just from the feel that it is going to sound even nicer as I break it in and bring it up. I think this may take over as my new lead drum over my Mali shell! Look forward to sending you more stuff in the future. I have a nice Guinea shell I plan on sending your way later this year. Take care"
- Brian C.

"WOW!!! Just received my [professional] djembe, and it's truly amazing. It's absolutely the best djembe I have seen or heard. The craftsmanship is superb. Thanks so much."
-Gary K.