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Keur Djembe African Drum Shop
568 Union St
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Phone: 917-796-5794
Web: keurdjembe.shop
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1998
Owner: Ibrahima Diokhane

Keur Djembe African Drum Shop
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About Keur Djembe African Drum Shop

Keur Djembe African Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1998, it's one of seven drum shops in the New York City area and one of nine in the state. Their showroom is open seven days per week. The store owner is Ibrahima Diokhane.

Products and services

Bags and cases, djembes, drum heads, drums, pre-owned gear, online shopping, and repairs
"Finest Quality African Drums - DJEMBE – SABAR – DJUN DJUN – TALKING DRUM – SHEKERE – BALAFON – BELLS – DRUM BAGS – METAL FANS – MASKS"
— Keur Djembe African Drum Shop

News

A drum maker’s long journey
— Star Review, 2020-04-04
Niche Market | African Drums
— WNYC, 2011-10-04

Demographics
City: Brooklyn, New York
Population: 2.7M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 885 *
Metro Stat. Area: New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA
Population: 19.5M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 6.4K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Brooklyn from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the New York City area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Keur Djembe African Drum Shop maintains a specialized market position through its exclusive focus on African percussion instruments. This specialization establishes a unique value proposition. The shop's dedicated inventory and cultural market appeal attract a specific customer demographic, posing a competitive challenge to general drum shops unable to replicate this niche expertise or product authenticity.
Product Inventory: Specialized inventory of African percussion instruments.
The shop's product offering is exclusively focused on djembe and other African drums, differentiating it from general drum retailers.
Market Focus: Targeted appeal to a cultural niche.
The shop serves customers specifically seeking African drums and related cultural products, establishing a distinct customer segment.
Geographic Presence: Physical location in Brooklyn, New York.
The shop's operation in a major urban center provides direct access to a diverse population with interest in world music and specialized instruments.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Jon's Third Floor Bazaar
    Brooklyn, New York (1 mi)
  2. The Drum Den
    Hoboken, New Jersey (5 mi)
  3. Good Hands Drum Shop
    New York City, New York (5 mi)
  4. Garden State Drums and Percussion
    Scotch Plains, New Jersey (21 mi)
  5. Long Island Drum Center
    Hicksville, New York (24 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Brooklyn, New York (1 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Manhattan, New York (4 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Long Island City, New York (6 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Springfield, New Jersey (17 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Paramus, New Jersey (18 mi)
Sources
keurdjembe.shop (2), 2025-09-07
yelp.com/biz/keur-djembe-brooklyn
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista