He has been crafting all kinds of percussion instruments for 35 years  cajons, djembes, ashikos, udus, frame drums, bass drums, bongos, and more  and has devoted much of his life to sound research and the creation of unique instruments. 

About :

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a Cypriot father and a Belgian mother, I grew up in the DRC where I spent much of my life. There I learned Lingala  an African language of the Congo  and began studying percussion with local masters, especially the ngoma. At the same time I started making percussion instruments to explore and create unique sounds. Today, with 35 years of experience, I craft cajons, djembes, ashikos, udus, frame drums, bongos and many more—blending tradition and sound research to deliver authentic, original instruments. 

Product description 

Djembes — woods available: iroko, mahogany, rosewood, linke, dugura. Custom options: choose wood, height, width, color and ropes. Rims are stainless steel.

Cajons — I also make cajons with the tapa (playing surface) on top, in any shape: large, small, octagonal, square or rectangular. Woods available: walnut, rosewood, oak, iroko. I can tune the cajon to the heights and specific notes (Hz) you prefer.

Ashikos — woods available: rosewood, walnut, oak, iroko, beech. Heights: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 cm. Diameters: 26, 28, 30, 32, 33 cm. Custom sizes and woods available.

Custom orders & advice — contact me before production to describe the sound you want (style, range, target notes/Hz, projection). I will recommend the best wood, height and width and guide the construction to achieve your desired tone.

Contact me for quotes and personalized advice — each instrument is crafted to meet your exact sonic and aesthetic expectations.