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African Drums & Art Crafts
618 Dundas St W
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1H7
Phone: 416-597-0175
Web: africandrumsandartcrafts.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1987
Owner: Saikou

African Drums & Art Crafts
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About African Drums & Art Crafts

African Drums & Art Crafts is a drum shop in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1987, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Greater Toronto Area and one of eight in the province. African Drums & Art Crafts has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. The store owner is Saikou.

Products and services

Bags and cases, djembes, drums, hand percussion, clinics, drum circles, drum tuning, events, rentals, repairs, restorations, school programs, and workshops

News

How drum educator Saikou Saho is building community space
— The Resolve, 2022-01-25
10 secret spots in Kensington Market you might not know about
— blogTO, 2020-09-22
The Beat Goes On
— Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2019-10-15

Demographics
City: Toronto, Ontario
Population: 2.9M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 960 *
Census Metro Area: Metropolitan Toronto
Population: 6.4M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 2.1K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Toronto from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Greater Toronto Area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
African Drums & Art Crafts occupies a distinct market segment through its specialized inventory and cultural focus. Its unique product offering and community integration present a competitive challenge to generalist drum retailers by capturing a specific customer demographic.
Product Specialization: Niche Inventory Focus
The shop exclusively offers African drums, distinguishing its product line from general drum shops that carry a broad range of drum types.
Product Diversification: Integration of Art Crafts
The inclusion of art crafts alongside musical instruments expands the potential customer base beyond musicians, attracting individuals interested in cultural artifacts.
Market Positioning: Cultural Niche Establishment
The business name and product selection establish a clear cultural identity, fostering a specific community connection and customer loyalty within that demographic.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Soul Drums
    Toronto, Ontario (12 km)
  2. Just Drums
    North York, Ontario (13 km)
  3. Drumland
    Vaughan, Ontario (20 km)
  4. Shaw Percussion
    Georgina, Ontario (69 km)
  5. Open Mind Drums
    Innisfil, Ontario (74 km)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Steve's Music
    Toronto, Ontario (1 km)
  2. Long & McQuade
    Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario (2 km)
  3. Long & McQuade
    Toronto (LM Pro) Eastern Ave, Ontario (3 km)
  4. Long & McQuade
    Toronto (Danforth), Ontario (11 km)
  5. Long & McQuade
    North York (Steeles), Ontario (16 km)
Sources
africandrumsandartcrafts.com (2), 2025-09-07
yelp.com/biz/african-drums-and-art-crafts-toronto
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista