Following the death of his personal djembe makers, Mamady spent long years without finding other people able to sculpt an instrument that matched not only by the aesthetics; but above all, the sound that fitted him.
For about 15 years, Jeremy Tomasck has been experimenting with the djembe as well as it’s making, first as a beginner drummer and rapidly as a repairer too…
He carries out a deep research in sound, along with tree-trunk sculptors and skin mounters( in Belgium, Guinea and Mali) ; following, of course, Mamady’s advice.
For about 5 years now, Jeremy has reached such fine quality in assembling his djembes that his master now plays them!
| *photo from Zagreb djembe workshops Playing these instruments awakened Mamady’s curiosity, who then wished to meet the sculptors. Convinced by that team’s work, he then proposed to Jeremy to create a limited edition series of professional djembes (40 pieces). The instruments go through several quality checks, but in the end, Mamady alone decides if a djembe is Worth being part of the series, he’s the ultimate quality checker. Contact & Information : Jeremytomasck@mamadykeita.com     |
