Farafina Kan The Rise of a New Era: Djagbe & Kwe-fila

Here is a clip from our show on December 29th, 2023 at the Arc Theater. In this clip, we play the rhythm Djagbe and transition into a newly composed rhythm called Kwe-fila.
Djagbe is originally played to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Mande culture. The song we sing during this piece is sung to greet the drummers who bring life to the city.
Enjoy!
Musicians: Hampton Couser, Ayinde Utsey, Diandre Dukes, Stewart Banard, Adrian Somerville Jr., Wayne Goss, Zion Utsey, Sanu Basu, Kweku Sumbry, Agyei Keita Edwards, Jamal Dickerson
Dancers: Mikalah Davis, Karima Dickerson, Anaiya Carter, Yaminah Gill, Kehinde Jones, Wenona Majette, Minata Keita, Salaam Williams, Mandisa Spruell.
Video by Alejandro Quiles
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The Drummers were in PERFECT Sync and bravo to the young dancers!

[@rehemankisi3413]

Hotta Fire....Beautiful Dancing and Drumming Equisit... so so so so lovely... and such a gracef or us and our culture. you all are truely keepers of the Culture. Chosane/Thiossane. We are giving thanks..

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hey grandma- zuri

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Wow Wow!!! What you guys represent is a hope for the future of this art form. The highlight of your young dancers and drummers really speak to true leadership. Not everyone will give the youth their time in the sun. But you guys do and it speaks volume to the lineage of Farafina Kan. Much love and respect from Elvie

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I'm very impressed with the drummer's skills. Positive vibrations.

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All I can say is... way too short... Damm. that is simply amazing, great energey, Djembes are tuned to a point that they are actuually talking.. wow just the way I like it. keep it up and post more.. you have a fan for life🔥

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My lovely darlings. Beautiful.

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Bon melange😊😊 Souvenir et sauvegarde aussi des pas traditionels à transmetre aux generations futures et presentes

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[@famady]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing! No plans for shows in Belgium or the Netherlands? :)

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Which country is this culture from..

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Mali...or nearby

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Malinke music...comprises parts of the actual Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Ivory Coast countries

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