Our Clients

African drumming workshops for corporate team building, performance and training.

We offer drumming workshops for team building, schools, community groups, health care and the general public.

It’s the beat of the heart; the pulse of the blood; the rhythm of life – a celebration of the spirit as old as mankind. Drumming is a powerful, potent and vital force that Drumroots has harnessed for education and entertainment, for self-expression and self-discovery. So whether you’re enjoying Drumroots for purpose or pleasure, whether you’re participating or listening, let Drumroots music steal into your soul, create energy – put a smile on your face and joy in your heart!

Thank you so much for coming on Wednesday. It was absolutely excellent and everyone LOVED IT!!

- Karen Johnson, Kellogg's

Drum Workshops

Based in Manchester, but operating nationwide and abroad, Drumroots is a drumming collective that works closely with local communities, in education and in corporate development. In all these areas, we use the positive power of drumming workshops to deliver real benefits to individuals and groups of widely diverse ages and backgrounds.

Drumming Performers

In addition, Drumroots performs extensively as the celebrated drumming and dance group Tanante, staging spectacular and colourful performances at concerts and clubs, festivals and workshops.

Traditional West African Rhythms

Comprising English and African musicians, Drumroots and Tanante are founded on the drumming and dance traditions of Guinea in West Africa. Focusing on the djembe, we also play other drums and ethnic instruments. Our repertoire embraces not only Guinea, but the whole West African region, celebrating its culture and music in joyous rhythms and electrifying performance.

Words from our clients

Hi Jamie, I just wanted to say thank you for coming along to our event and running such an inspiring workshop! Everyone was stunned when we opened the doors to you playing, and I think the looks on their faces, and enthusiasm and sound they produced showed just how valuable it was. I couldn’t have hoped for a better way to end our event. Everyone went home happy and buzzing, and it’s all people have been talking about since we got back to the office! Thanks for being part of making the event so memorable. Thanks again!

Hi Jamie, I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you for an AMAZING event yesterday! Well done and thank you once again!

Drumroots were amazing! Jamie and John graded the workshops perfectly for the patients. The staff and patients that attended had a brilliant time and there has been a high demand for their return since the event! Thank you!

Drumroots are inspirational. Within a short space of time, with the help of the Drumroots facilitators, we were able to play together and create powerful rhythms. In a corporate environment there is a huge value in understanding the message of the drums; energy, motivation, communication and teamwork. This was woven into our session, which was energising, fun and led to a great sense of achievement for everyone.

What we offer

Working in accordance with your needs, we have the experience and expertise to create a tailor-made programme that addresses your requirements and more than matches your expectations.

Team building events

Our team building workshops can be tailored to support specific issues such as team building, leadership development, problem-solving and improved morale.

Drumming workshops for schools

We work with Infant, Primary and High School pupils, and our workshops can support key areas of the curriculum, as well themed school events such as Arts Weeks and the celebration of world cultures.

African drumming performance

Since 2003, the Drumroots performance group has performed throughout the UK and abroad. Trained by master drummers in West Africa and the UK, they perform with drumming masters, high-energy dancers and guest African musicians playing flutes, koras and balalfons.

Drums for sale & drum repairs

All our djembes are fairly traded and sourced for their quality, with hand-carved drum shells supplied direct from friends, teachers and wood carvers in West Africa. Some drums arrive ready to play, whilst others require hand-finishing and skinning by our Drumroots experts.

Our Projects

Money back guarantee

On all of our drums

If you are not satisfied with the quality or workmanship of any drum purchased through our online shop you can return it for a full refund within 30 days.