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Anansi Beat
3409 SE Belmont Ave
Portland, Oregon 97214
Phone: 503-236-8283
Web: anansiafricandrums.com
Web Presence Score: 32
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 50
Founded: 1992
Owner: Nii Ardey

Anansi Beat
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About Anansi Beat

Anansi Beat is a drum shop in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1992, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Portland area and one of six in the state. Their showroom is open seven days per week. Anansi Beat has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with nine reviews. Nii Ardey is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, djembes, drum heads, drums, ethnic percussion, hand percussion, events, and repairs

Demographics
City: Portland, Oregon
Population: 654.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 220 *
Metro Stat. Area: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME
Population: 566.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 190 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Portland from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Portland area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Anansi Beat maintains a strong competitive position through its long-standing market presence and a comprehensive service model. The shop's established operational history, diverse percussion inventory, and integrated value-added services, including repairs and community events, represent a major competitive strength in the local Portland market.
Key Advantages
Decades of operational experience.
Anansi Beat has maintained continuous operation since 1992, establishing a deep-rooted presence and a history of service within the Portland market.
Specialized percussion inventory.
The shop offers a focused selection including Djembes, Ethnic Percussion, and Hand Percussion, catering to specific musical instrument requirements.
Comprehensive instrument repair services.
The availability of repair services provides essential support for instrument maintenance, enhancing customer retention and positioning the shop as a full-service provider.
Organized community events.
Hosting events facilitates direct interaction with the local music community, cultivating customer loyalty and attracting new patrons through shared experiences.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 0
Social Media & Video Footprint: 10
Core Landing Page Usability: 10
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Cedar Mountain Drums
    Portland, Oregon (1 mi)
  2. Revival Drum Shop
    Portland, Oregon (2 mi)
  3. Rhythm Traders
    Portland, Oregon (3 mi)
  4. Jeff's Drumsation
    Junction City, Oregon (94 mi)
  5. Sam Adato's Drum Shop
    Eugene, Oregon (104 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Portland, Oregon (6 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Clackamas, Oregon (7 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Portland, Oregon (8 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Beaverton, Oregon (9 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Keizer, Oregon (39 mi)
Sources
anansiafricandrums.com (7), 2025-12-22
yelp.com/biz/anansi-beat-portland
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4531), 2025-12-22
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3231), 2025-12-22