Hugh:The djembe is a type of African drum, shaped like a goblet, and made from a single piece of wood. Its head, traditionally goatskin, is stretched over the top and tensioned with string. Like the conga, the djembe is played by hand, and has an opening at the bottom of its hollow...
your strainer’s tape or string that attaches to the wires’ butt plate has issues. If you forgot to bring Gibraltar spares, I have cut a makeshift strap from a drum head in the past. Another option is to buy a few extra nylon strips. And if all else fails, use shoelaces or...