Typically, djembe rhythms are linked with cultural events of village life, ranging from marriages, deaths, and births to festivals, harvests, and even the purchase of new clothing.
Tavapäraselt seonduvad djemberütmid külaelu kultuurisündmustega alates pulmast, surmast ja sünnist kuni pidustuste, viljakoristuse ja isegi uute rõivaste ostmiseni.