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Keur Djembe African Drum Shop
568 Union St
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Phone: 917-796-5794
Web: keurdjembe.shop
Web Presence Score: 70
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 65
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 located 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. Ibrahima Diokhane is the store owner.

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 strong competitive position through its deep specialization in authentic African drums and related instruments. Its established market tenure and comprehensive service offerings, including repairs and online shopping, provide a significant advantage in a niche market. The shop's operational model is robust, leveraging its unique product focus to cultivate a dedicated customer base.
Key Advantages
Exclusive focus on African drums and related instruments.
The shop offers a comprehensive range of traditional African drums and accessories, establishing a distinct market identity.
Over two decades of continuous operation.
The shop's long-standing presence in the market demonstrates established expertise and customer trust.
Provision of specialized repair services and online purchasing options.
Repair services enhance customer loyalty and product lifecycle, while online shopping expands market reach beyond the physical location.
Direct cultural connection and specialized knowledge of African drumming.
The owner's background and the shop's specialization ensure an authentic product offering and expert guidance for customers.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 28
Social Media & Video Footprint: 20
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 10
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), 2025-12-22
yelp.com/biz/keur-djembe-brooklyn
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4090), 2025-12-22
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3672), 2025-12-22