An Atabaque is a special type of Brazilian drum rooted in African tradition and are typically played in Capoeira, Samba de Roda and Candomblê.

Each of our Atabaques are uniquely handmade one by one in São Paulo, Brazil from a traditional barrel style body crafted from solid ‘Madeira de Lei’ wooden planks. The body of the Atabaque is reinforced by iron rings on different levels. The head of the atabaque is made from authentic cowhide; also known as ‘couro de boi.’

By popular design, the Atabaque’s tuning system is made from carefully woven sisal ropes stretched around the body of the drum, with specially designed wooden wedges and a metal ring used to tighten and loosen the the head.