The traditional djembe ensemble is most commonly attributed to the Maninka and Maraka: it basically consists of one small "dunun" (or "konkoni") and one djembe soloist. A djembe accompanist who carries a steady pattern throughout the piece has since been added, as have the "jeli dununba" (also referred to as the "kassonke dunun", names derived from the style of playing, not the physical instruments), and the "n'tamani" (small talking drum). Many ethnic groups, including the Kassonke, the Djokarame, the Kakalo, the Bobo, the Djoula, the Susu, and others, have historical connections with the djembe.