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Mamady Keïta
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Adama Dramé
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Master drummer Adama Dramé, born in 1954 in Burkina Faso, is a 6th-generation djeli from the Malinké region of West Africa. Once Dramé dec… read moreMaster drummer Adama Dramé, born in 1954 in Burkina Faso, is a 6th-generation djeli from the Malinké region of West Africa. Once Dramé decided to follow his father in the griot tradition, they practiced together extensively, and he beca… read moreMaster drummer Adama Dramé, born in 1954 in Burkina Faso, is a 6th-generation djeli from the Malinké region of West Africa. Once Dramé decided to follow his father in the griot tradition, they practiced together extensively, and he became a full-fledged member of his father's group at the a… read more
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Mamadou Kanté
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Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble
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"Dazzling renditions of traditional Mandinka music, from Guinea, West Africa. Performed on djembe, tambin (African flute), balafon, du… read more"Dazzling renditions of traditional Mandinka music, from Guinea, West Africa. Performed on djembe, tambin (African flute), balafon, dunun drums, bolon, and more." The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble was founded by artist and mu… read more"Dazzling renditions of traditional Mandinka music, from Guinea, West Africa. Performed on djembe, tambin (African flute), balafon, dunun drums, bolon, and more." The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble was founded by artist and musician Dave Kobrenski in 2001 in New Hampton, NH. Kobrenski,… read more
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Drisa Kone
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Drisa Kone was born in 1960 in Kourouba, a small town some 100km to the south of Bamako. Kourouba is situated close to the towns of Kangaba… read moreDrisa Kone was born in 1960 in Kourouba, a small town some 100km to the south of Bamako. Kourouba is situated close to the towns of Kangaba and Keyla. It is assumed that Kangaba had been the capital of the great medieval empire of Mali (… read moreDrisa Kone was born in 1960 in Kourouba, a small town some 100km to the south of Bamako. Kourouba is situated close to the towns of Kangaba and Keyla. It is assumed that Kangaba had been the capital of the great medieval empire of Mali (13th-16th centuries), and Keyla is the seat of the most resp… read more
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Drissa Kone
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