The
Bougarabou is a traditional west African drum with a history that probably pre-dates
the Djembe. In many ways they are more like a Conga than a Djembe, and
are often called "African Congas". The internal shape is more
like a Conga, plus bougarabou's have heaver heads (this one is Zebra), compared
to the thin goat skins on most Djembes. This gives Bougarabous a deeper
richer tone than Djembes or Ashikos. In the traditional manner, the hair
is left intact on Bougarabous which makes for a very hand friendly drum, and
makes the sound even more round and rich. The Zebra skins are from zoo animals
that died of natural causes
