At DUNUM, we weave our love of music and travel into every fiber of our philosophy. Founded by Franck and Brigitte, DUNUM was born out of an idea to create high quality musical instruments while making a positive contribution to people and the environment. Our passion for ethnic instruments and the music of the world drives us to promote and preserve the rich diversity of musical expression.
Our journey began in 1996 with a fascination for the didgeridoo and has taken us through the musical landscapes of West Africa, Cuba, North India and beyond. Every winter we search for new inspirations and instruments to discover and share the cultural treasures of the world.
DUNUM stands for the combination of craftsmanship with a deep respect for musical traditions. Each of our instruments tells a story of adventure and discovery, an echo of the places we have visited and the people we have met on our travels. Enter the world of DUNUM, where music builds bridges and connects hearts.
At DUNUM, we weave our love of music and travel into every fiber of our philosophy. Founded by Franck and Brigitte, DUNUM was born out of an idea to create high quality musical instruments while making a positive contribution to people and the environment. Our passion for ethnic instruments and the music of the world drives us to promote and preserve the rich diversity of musical expression.
Our journey began in 1996 with a fascination for the didgeridoo and has taken us through the musical landscapes of West Africa, Cuba, North India and beyond. Every winter we search for new inspirations and instruments to discover and share the cultural treasures of the world.
DUNUM stands for the combination of craftsmanship with a deep respect for musical traditions. Each of our instruments tells a story of adventure and discovery, an echo of the places we have visited and the people we have met on our travels. Enter the world of DUNUM, where music builds bridges and connects hearts.
Our musical and cultural journey began in 1989 in Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, where we immersed ourselves in dance and Yoruba music. A year later, a life-changing trip took us to Senegal, which awakened a deep fascination and love for West African music. I, Franck, made my first contact with the didgeridoo in Senegal in 1991, and Brigitte discovered the same instrument in Australia four years later, in 1995. These years were characterized by an intense exploration of different cultures and musical forms, including street music in Switzerland and France, where we played didgeridoo and percussion. Our explorations took us through numerous countries and workshops, including a remarkable workshop in 1993 in Guinea with Mamady Keïta and in Burkina Faso with the group "Farafina".
Our musical and cultural journey began in 1989 in Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, where we immersed ourselves in dance and Yoruba music. A year later, a life-changing trip took us to Senegal, which awakened a deep fascination and love for West African music. I, Franck, made my first contact with the didgeridoo in Senegal in 1991, and Brigitte discovered the same instrument in Australia four years later, in 1995. These years were characterized by an intense exploration of different cultures and musical forms, including street music in Switzerland and France, where we played didgeridoo and percussion. Our explorations took us through numerous countries and workshops, including a remarkable workshop in 1993 in Guinea with Mamady Keïta and in Burkina Faso with the group "Farafina".
The beginning of the new millennium marked a phase of deepening our knowledge and skills. We undertook study trips, such as the one to Myanmar - Burma in 2001, and took part in various courses in West African percussion in Geneva and Zurich. Brigitte completed a course and received a diploma in Tibetan singing bowl therapy in Nepal in 2004. Another highlight was studying indigenous culture and music in Australia in 2003. Our passion also led us to courses in North Indian classical music between 2008 and 2009, which we both attended. These years were a time of intense musical and personal development as we expanded our knowledge of different musical traditions.
The beginning of the new millennium marked a phase of deepening our knowledge and skills. We undertook study trips, such as the one to Myanmar - Burma in 2001, and took part in various courses in West African percussion in Geneva and Zurich. Brigitte completed a course and received a diploma in Tibetan singing bowl therapy in Nepal in 2004. Another highlight was studying indigenous culture and music in Australia in 2003. Our passion also led us to courses in North Indian classical music between 2008 and 2009, which we both attended. These years were a time of intense musical and personal development as we expanded our knowledge of different musical traditions.
From 2014 to 2022, we experienced a period of consolidation and sharing of our passions. I, Franck, played bass in various African music bands (Senegal/Kenya) and continued my travels to further deepen my knowledge of West African music, in particular through a significant trip to Mali in 2011. Together we kept traveling, including to South Africa, in search of new instruments. At the same time, we offered shaman drum building classes and I deepened my skills in kora playing by learning from Moussa Cissokho and Josh Doughty. This latest phase of our journey reflects our ongoing dedication to experiencing, learning and sharing music and culture with others.
From 2014 to 2022, we experienced a period of consolidation and sharing of our passions. I, Franck, played bass in various African music bands (Senegal/Kenya) and continued my travels to further deepen my knowledge of West African music, in particular through a significant trip to Mali in 2011. Together we kept traveling, including to South Africa, in search of new instruments. At the same time, we offered shaman drum building classes and I deepened my skills in kora playing by learning from Moussa Cissokho and Josh Doughty. This latest phase of our journey reflects our ongoing dedication to experiencing, learning and sharing music and culture with others.
