Wooden Roots

09/09/2026

🥁 THIS SATURDAY (12th Sept) = A DAY OF DRUMMING FOR ALL THE FAMILY! 🥁

We’ve got a full day of workshops lined up at Wooden Roots, and we’d love to see you! ❤️

🌍 9:45am – FREE Intro to West African Drumming
45 minutes of fun, rhythm and a great introduction to the djembe. Perfect if you’re new to drumming!

🥁 10:30am – All Levels Djembe Workshop
Our 90-minute session for all abilities… although, let’s be honest, it usually turns into 2 hours! 🤣🔥
Expect plenty of drumming, learning, laughter and good vibes.

💚 1–3pm – Creative Health Djembe
We then welcome our lovely Creative Health group for an afternoon of rhythm, connection and wellbeing. This session is particularly suited to people living with Parkinson’s, dementia, stroke, long-term health conditions and their carers.

And that’s us done for the day! 🥁❤️

So… which part of the day will we see YOU at? 👇
9:45 FREE Intro | 10:30 All Levels | 1–3 Creative Health

Come along, pick up a drum and join the rhythm! 🌍🥁

01/09/2026

✨ THANK YOU! ✨

What a weekend! ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who made the Wooden Roots Experience 2026 our best one yet! 🙌🏾

The workshops were inspiring. 🥁🔥
The Dununba Party left us completely speechless! 😮‍💨 And the final concert… WOW! 🤯

The energy, the music, the dancing, the connection and standing ovations that literally blew the roof off! 👏🏾🔥

To every artist, teacher, musician, dancer, volunteer, crew member and, most importantly, every single person who came and shared the experience with us — THANK YOU.

You made WRE26 unforgettable. ❤️🌍🥁

Until the next chapter… ✨

01/09/2026

London workshops return on September 24th at The Salisbury Pub, Harringay. To celebrate our 12 month anniversary we have Yahael Camara-Onono returning to teach us. It's going to sell out so get your ticket https://www.ticketsource.com/rhythm-with-roots/west-african-drumming-with-yahael-camara-onono/e-kkyepv

27/08/2026

Ooooo what on earth is happening at Wooden Roots today 🎶🎵😎

18/08/2026

Choosing a djembe isn’t just about size or price. 🪘

The right drum is about finding the balance between sound, size, feel, appearance and how you actually want to play.

From the wood and skin to the shape, sound and finishing details — every choice matters.

And sometimes, the most important question is simply: Do you love the drum?

👉 Read the full article here: https://woodenroots.com/general/choosing-your-djembe-what-should-you-look-for/

What matters most to you when choosing a drum — sound, size or appearance? 🪘

One of the most important parts of choosing a djembe is also one of the most enjoyable: finding the drum that feels right for you. When I talk to customers, whether they're standing in the workshop with me or we're having a conversation remotely from somewhere on the other side of the world, I alway...