The calories burned, for an average male, weighing 190 pounds (86 kg) is 129 Calories, in 30 minutes of drumming (e.g., bongo, conga, benbe), moderate, sitting. The calories burned, for an average female, weighing 163 pounds (74 kg) is 111 Calories, in 30 minutes of drumming (e.g., bongo, conga, benbe), moderate, sitting.