Mamady Keïta - Kuku

[@wileyriveaux8666]

Ive listened to this maybe 20 times, and I keep coming back to it. I love playing along. Mamady was amazing, God rest his soul.

[@Tijukemet]

Rip maestro you are now an ancestor. Bless!

[@ti_blanc23]

I love being African. We have lots of rich traditions with true beautiful music. Great connection with our ancestors, motherland, and the universe.

[@mercsulky]

Haitian King I feel bad for all the non African people who want to be immersed in African music and culture but have to worry about “cultural appropriation” 😂

[@queenschannel768]

Sebastian Northey honestly 😭

[@NuttyCuts_]

@@mercsulky honestly i feel the same, not just for african culture but for every non-white countries culture. For me at least it feels that i cant enjoy it without being judged by someone

[@clenng]

Fr! I'm so lucky to have stumbled upon this. Makes me want to go to the country for a few years and just immerse myself in all aspects of the culture as much as possible.

[@thatguybutitsactuallyagirl5384]

You aren't African.

[@Lisasoniar]

I was there!! Best memories and experiences of my life. Gratitude Mamady!

[@rhesreeves5339]

I highly recommend watching the documentary about this man and his life if you can find it. He was young and it was on film, french maybe. Well, let me tell you, The Witch Doctor literally marked him with goat blood to be the best drummer ever from birth, the chosen one who left his small village to make his mark on the world. the scene where he sees his father again for the first time after leaving is one of the most moving things I've ever seen. I am truly a fan of this man.

[@DrCrabfingers]

Wow...sounds amazing...thanks for the info....

[@pontianekakoro1737]

It's called Mamady Keita Djembefola

[@lauracanete2820]

😊

[@fjeinca]

The REAL west African stuff. The actual rhythm kuku, with all parts. Mamady is a living legend. He proves it every time he plays.

[@LylieRandale]

J adore from a pakistani peace and love upon africa

[@blhex]

Tuve el honor de conocerlo y tocar el djembe en su clase. Descanse en paz el gran músico Mamady Keïta. RIP.

[@carlosmante]

Donde? En Monterrey? Cuentanos mas.

[@Republic_Of_Vicoria_Official]

Yeah tell us more!

[@kerrithurman7282]

Mamady Keita LIVES! Honorable Teacher. Honorable Ancestor.

[@benjamincmoore]

Rest in Power, Mamady! Thank you to whomever posted this video, I believe I have been to this place before when I visited Matoto (in Conakry) in 2001 -- this video made all sorts of reminiscence wash over me. I was lucky & blessed to have that opportunity.

[@peterpots74]

Love you brother.

[@lesinamartin6179]

Correct, that's the house in Matoto. 😊

[@joemusic2882]

When did he pass away?

[@pizzadesushi0000]

não sabia que ele tinha falecido, que descanse em paz

[@joeykitty8678]

I'm a drummer. I hardly cry when anyone dies, but I shed some tears when Mamady passed... I swear his rhythm even came through to me when I was soloing. Rest in power, indeed! I love you!

[@山口智大-w5t]

ジャンベを世界に繋げてくれてありがとう。東京ワークショップandライブみれてよかった。まさにジャンベフォラ。永遠に！！

[@titodalmatian1742]

心よりお悔やみ申し上げます。

[@skimanization]

KUKU - is a typical Manding rhythm for the demonstration of virtuosity in drum communication. Mamady is doing it brilliantly, he is a real master djembefola....

[@eeltenaj19]

And he's a really sweet guy. Mamady Keita can improve one's djembe playing very quickly. I've attended a few workshops of his when he came to Victoria BC.

[@nekasheematumizi3469]

Yes, he is... I love to hear him play

[@prentissbelton7508]

Cool

[@Secure_It_T]

I’ve got to take one of his workshops

[@pootsieman]

Rest in power, rest in peace. Thank you for the music and the joy.

[@anyergarrido]

Desde pequeño dije que para mi el Tambor como se dice en mi país es el mejor instrumento y viendo a este Rey lo confirmé

[@1492chris]

Having listened to every kind of drum solo ever recorded I choose this as the best drum solo ever recorded. Rest in Peace Mamady Keita, greatest hand drummer of all time ...

[@jonesderbyshire8787]

I can tell you it isn’t the best drum solo ever recorded. ‘This isn’t the best kuku can be I imagine you haven’t heared it be played enough. You like it because it’s got a white man in the back but unfortunately that’s what makes it shit

[@heinrichharrer82]

With that rhythm the whole group moves in UNITY , something we still have NOT achieved

[@meleketmedia-5596]

You are absolutely right. But, Let's try to find that something and bring it to the rythm.

[@edwardmarcell2494]

I miss his drumming and blazing fast hands and sun bright smile. I wish I could have had the chance to meet him before he passed away from this life. I will always carry his spirit and soul in me constantly. My condolences to every relative and in-law an to his daughter. Now you have a guardian angel in spirit. May his teachings live forever through those who had the chance to learn from him in person.blessed is those who have faith in the higher power of the holy creator and know that nothing is done in vein. God has a reason for what he says and does. Thank you Lord for our Grandmaster Djembefola Mamady Keita and his teachings legacy and lineage. An icon reborn into the spirit.

[@BreatheFeelAwaken]

The level of concentration and clarity of mind,body and presence (and heart) to be able to play traditional african drumming is misunderstood by many. This is a serious spiritual healing art form and I am grateful to have been in the medicine of this music for 20 years! All cultures have medicine. The world is our healing temple.

[@AWAKEN748]

I agree, there are many complexities to african drumming, not to mention good spirits, and strong hands lol!

[@DomiWiedie]

is echt so

[@le.fola6910]

Ya'll are getting to deep within this. Drumming is for both rituals, fun, and just something to do. It's not always as deep as you might think. I know this because I am a drummer. The captain of my team, and I know this rhythm and many more. It doesn't need hat much concentration, just timing. Yes, it is complex, but not that much. All you need is rhythm, the ability to keep timing, and to play with both hands, when it comes to dundun, songba, and kinkeni.

[@Wisstihrwas]

Black Flames Dance In The Wind its as deep as your mind let you go ;)

[@le.fola6910]

Wisstihrwas As I said, even your mind doesn't need to go that deep within it. It's just rhythm and using your hands/arms. It's the same as any band today, just using different instruments and rhythms.

[@DrCrabfingers]

The 'backing' rhythm is so on the money....big respect to all these guys...Mamady is like some sort of descended spirit....for some reason I wanted to call, him Mamadou...no Idea why.

[@Odderek]

He makes it seem easy, but drumming that skilled takes so much practice. You just can't emulate it, you have to truly understand the djembe to play like that.

[@le.fola6910]

Not really. I play the djembe, and it's easy. You just have to be intune with rhythm.

[@Ska3458]

It's not about how much skills you have. It's about going deep into your rythms and have a total awareness off your mind and body. And trust me it's not as simple as it seem to be, that take years and years of practice

[@le.fola6910]

Zaouli Dancer No, I understand that, I've been drumming for 11 years, I'm just saying that y'all are being too serious about it.

[@Ska3458]

It's not for being serious, just when you say it's easy to really play traditional djembe i don't agree ;)

[@MrAmisto]

it is if you have the right teacher. you could learn really quick in africa, because they teach by using phonetics, ie singing the sounds, then you end up wiring your hand movements to the music you make in your head with drum language, kra ka ta ta , ka kra ka ta ta, kra ka ta ta ta ka. you don't think much about your hands at all when you have enough practice.

[@damianvelazquez6103]

¡Hermosa música y cultura! ¡Un gran abrazo desde Uruguay a toda esta hermosa gente! ♥

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Foolish person that I am. I grew up without ever hearing rhythms like this! Oh what western people miss by not experiencing the tempos and rhythms of such powerful instruments.

[@marsthatdamnrebel]

Really? The rhythms and tempo are due to the power of the INSTRUMENTS? *shaking my head*

[@94110mission]

Maybe "some" Western folk miss out, but by no means all. Black neighborhoods all over the States hear this from guys getting together on street corners, or in parks in the summer, to beat the drums.

[@nickidodson7148]

What in the world are you talking about? Everything from the Blues to Rock and Roll have roots in this kind of music. 🙄

[@njenga.n.n]

Our black American folks n our African brothers in Europe use such African drum beats FUSE ODG hehe is one of them

[@thebridge5483]

Shalom Njenga lol yep

[@SL-yy2kd]

i sprint to this, feel like a warrior with rhythm, grace and power.

[@tyronetaylor3715]

I had a Kenyan American drum teacher in church and this was the first song I learned, it was one of my favorites! utukufu kwa ngoma, utukufu kwa muziki!

[@marcelgomis781]

Tu es et tu resteras le meilleur. Grand chef

[@kumbakumba794]

je suis fiere d'avoire une mere keita.merci manden mansa.vous etes l'empereur du mali mais aussi le top des tops djembefollas.

[@nonobobo-tr3jo]

D'où que tu sois à ce jour, tu nous émerveille toujours avec le son de ton djembé que personne n'a jamais su égalé !!!

[@nateash69]

Aaaahhhh....finally....a version of Kuku with intricate stylings without the showboat play-as-fast-and-as-loud-as-you-can stuff. I played Guinea drumming for a few years (I mostly do Ghanaian drumming), this was INCREDIBLY helpful to remind myself of the real Kuku, and get some ideas on how to groove on this totally sweet dundun groove. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@berenicekiamany9419]

Amo percussão!😍Isso é afinação e ritmo na veia!!!Amei. Gratidão

[@guidoluisarganitorrez3078]

Gracias por brindarnos esa habilidad con ese maravillso DIEMBE MAESTRO MAMADI KEYTA

[@reginaldjohnson1021]

Man this is some great music I wish I could experience this in person or at the very least by their CD

[@TV-ou6fo]

きっかけから購入までを最小限で説明しやがって ゆとりたまんねぇなぁ！！！！

[@johnkesinger2191]

Awesome. I played in a drum circle 3 years in Galveston 2005-08. Loved it. Quite magical.

[@MrMofkndee]

i started my night with some nas and marley, few minutes later i end up here lol

[@DresenDK]

I feel ya, dis shit slaps aswell tho lmao

[@Evandro741]

Beautiful transition

[@nullobject5943]

Yeah? I just watched a seal get slapped by a cat lmao

[@mansakonko7777]

Holy Sh**, that was spellbinding!! Takes complex poly rhythms and makes it look like he's waiting for an egg to boil. Effortless and masterful. Chapeau...

[@armenvondoms1815]

Why can't I have you guys as my neighbors? The sounds coming from theses drums are real beats!!🎵🎶🎵

[@roslynberkeley3176]

Fantastic

[@Sured70]

Awesome rhythm's, the energy and swing is immense, so raw!

[@LiterallyWho1917]

My man is just vibin' and he looks and sounds so good doing it

[@johnconners8859]

RIP Mamady

[@yulia7396]

J'adore les tam tams.. Bravo

[@ninarosa843]

You're music will live on forever 🥰

[@pjotarendewolf2195]

Mamady , i took lessons from him long time ago in brussels, special man thisone , watch the movie about him , verry interresting! He did verry good work spreading the djembe music worldwide , everywhere he was playing and teaching , now he's getting older , dont know if he still plays

[@LindaEvansQueenofRadio]

I simply love it for peace to my African family.

[@truthseeker6541]

Africa to the world in all its glory. This drumming has the power to restore broken spirits, it has mine how beautiful thank you.

[@Chacmool1111]

Respect from Mexico! Aztec tribes have similar rhythms!

[@guts7374]

Enrique Castelan Aztec people have Mandingo ancêtres

[@marcioramosfoto]

Muito bom, VIVA o povo da cultura popular.... aqui do Brasil...

[@nnightsz]

Macumbeiro a vista kkk isso é de macumbaaaaaaa doido

[@nnightsz]

Nas e bom

[@michelemereguer6210]

magnifique ! quelle calme et quelle transe, merci

[@dawntollison4042]

I LOVE this video. I bookmarked it and have made it a part of my cardio workout.

[@dawntollison4042]

Almost 3 months ago I had a heart attack and had to have a stent put in my heart. I told my cardiac rehab nurse about this video and how I found videos of a African dance instructor from Zimbabwe and paired her videos with the music of Mamady's videos. I dance to this music every day. Thank you Mamady for all that you are doing.

[@DrCrabfingers]

When he plays totally off rhythm it is so masterfully done that it evokes in my mind some sort of spirit being that has total dominion over the realm it finds iteslf in...it can dance and manipulate the arena to its heart's content....the true sign of a master...

[@outofmatrice5269]

Je m'en lasse pas de ce kuku,de ce groove transcendant et des rougnes dont nous gratifes Mr Mamady tout en touché et en volupté.Merci pour ce régal !!

[@kumbakumba794]

mamady keita is a mandingo prince and king of djembe.my mother is keita from siguiri niagassolla i'm very proud of you manden manssa.

[@nelsonesacerbi1558]

maravillosoo!!que ritmo por algo es uno de los mejores del mundo,esta entre los primeros de un par!!genio😍jjaa despues de conocer esta musica lo demas queda chico privilegiados los que la hemos conocido ojala muchos mas la conocieran y les gustara!!y bailarlo es algo hermosooo seguir este ritmo dejarse levar.Una bendicion.

[@woIfson]

this is so addictive i cannot stop watching this

[@hisanobuhasama1196]

２３年前、ママディ　ケイタ氏は、鹿児島県三島村硫黄島にジェンべ学校を開き、子供らはジェンベを学び、大人は、子供と一緒にジェンベ演奏を楽しんでいる。ギニア・日本交流と言えば、ジェンベ。 23years ago,Mamady Keita inaugurated Djenbe school in Iohjima,Mishima-mura in Kagoshima prefecture In japan. Children learn Djenbe, elder people enjoy it with children. A good relationship between Japan and the Republic of Guinea depend on it.

[@springjo21]

A perfect combination of the conversation among the drummers. Really good without being unreachable. The rhythms can be understood with clarity. I love it. The bass drum rhythmic backdrop is often missing from most drumming that is playing the djembe drum but missing the bass drums and bells that provide that groove to support the djembe. Where are all you bass drums groovey folks.

[@robiniowoodstonewomenwitch5467]

Ultra Smooth Drumming Nice Tribal Soul Power Family In Action~Full Respect

[@nathancaldwell5443]

This some of the most beautiful and unique music in a while.

[@pazoofficiel6789]

Le gars en débardeur blanc que 😂 un vrai régal 😂😂

[@janethpayares4850]

Mis respeto, impresionante que belleza de sonido..! Bendiciones

[@chrislouthan1111]

So very good. The groove in this is great.

[@TheTianamen]

LOVELY AFRICA MAMADI KEITA THE MASTER OF JAMBE

[@ung5599]

Beyond description

[@carmenmorales529]

Música maravillosa que hay que escuchar con frecuencia para comprenderla y disfrutarla

[@rogersallatti]

Looks like a mechanism working, like a clock or something like that. Very, very good!!!

[@Ernthir]

This made me stand up dance and applaud them even though I'm alone in my room behind my pc. The rhythm goes through flesh and bone.

[@nicogioca]

躍り狂え！

[@robertbruce7686]

True percussion ... in tune with beat and feeling!

[@jy3300]

what a lovely face. i like his animations and the entertainment

[@cherrymabet]

Thank you for this. Cheered me up immensely and now I want to go to Guinea.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

I don't think I made myself clear. I count myself some sort of fool..not to have been FORTUNATE enough to have had this wonderful music around me as I was growing up. And now to have it..well, better late than never, right??

[@amanikebir9012]

Cynthia Hawkins vn ezfw

[@ning-ningshalom3266]

My heart longs to do this I love the drums. This is outstanding I felt this.

[@itgetter9]

Get yourself a drum and begin . . . the rhythm is calling you. Love from Indiana, USA!

[@guidoluisarganitorrez3078]

Esto es una fiesta y todo el mundo esta invitado!!!!!!

[@MultiPelete]

Fabuloso, tremenda coordinación y control.Lo mejor que he visto.

[@beberlandes7210]

merci. c'est, tout un flot d'images, de ressentis qui envahissent mon esprit.

[@derekkelly8672]

I love what my teachers have taught me and looking forward to learning more

[@drumtalk39]

Rest In Peace inshallah my brother you have truly inspired many of use worldwide and we all have been and will continue to be blessed by your positive guidance and spirt 🙏🏽

[@DrCrabfingers]

Who has died friend?

[@DrCrabfingers]

He has died...my eyes sting with tears...

[@liegesaboya8265]

MARAVILHOSO ! This musicians are great !!!

[@marlene97280]

Hi from Martinique 🙂

[@Marina-hn4pb]

How amazing and spiritual this sound is. Haux from Brasil.

[@resilience4lyfe331]

Well... my musical DNA analysis is complete now. This particular style is speaking to my soul! Mamady must have a very deep spirit... please post more videos!

[@Bluesrains]

Amazing how this clears the mind and brings peace. Great!! Fantastic!!!

[@afrodocmusic7814]

Who Jah bless no man curse blessed hands doing powerful things

[@derrisleemusic1998]

Amen bro

[@sankarmedhi314]

Amezing ...have no word to admire man.....

[@ikoutou5382]

Un MAESTRO du rythme et un Grand Artiste tout court. Beau à voir et à Entendre!

[@outofmatrice5269]

Paix sur ton âme, notre maître à tout batteur qui se respecte.Maintenant tu es immortel et la haut ils doivent être content de te voir arriver!

[@cozarke]

Beautifully clear djembe by djemefola Mamady Keïta. So inspiring.

[@shailovaranjanshukla3571]

This literally made me cry and I don't even cry when my patients or family dies

[@beugeuserinesaliou7701]

Inalilahi wa inali rajahouna grand maesteo mamadi que la terre te sois leger

[@csaattifc507]

We Caribbean people play African drums all the time. Its part of our culture. Same skills. Same rhythms.

[@LylieRandale]

Real one IS in Africa

[@bullseye6763]

SOMOS O NO SOMOS? SOMOS VER PARA CREER TRES PERSONAS DISTINTAS UN SOLO DIOS VERDADERO LUMBEEE LUMBEEEE LA GANGA SI SARA BANDA SERE SERE, ...... PALO MONTE

[@merlina2330]

Nice, we surely have a lot of afrikan music in Puerto Rico, very similar

[@peace-777]

Love! Love! The drumming! Sounds AWESOME!!👌

[@mariaastanina2279]

wow. I love this music. So amazing rhythm.

[@lisareutenauer2625]

I was there!!! good times!!

[@DrCrabfingers]

Really? Wow...good shout!! I'm so sad to hear that this man has died. You were very lucky to have seen this...

[@YAKALELEBUSHCRAFT]

C'est un magicien ce monsieur

[@danieltejeda1330]

Me encanta este tipo de musica africana.

[@ferluisvega3359]

tocate esta

[@lucasdemattos3859]

Outro BR por aqui... kkkkk

[@agusc.a.i7130]

Não Admira, SEU Idiota.

[@hansondu13able]

bonjour je suis francais et merci pour ce moment de bonheur;-) a quand la prochaine??:-)

[@lyzedumont1060]

Super bon !