Mamady Keita / Djembefola

Mamady Keïta was born in the small village of Balandougou, Guinea, in the northeastern prefecture of Siguiri, near the border of Mali. His initiation to the djembe started at the early age of seven, under Karinkadjan Kondé, elder master djembefola of Balandugu, who initiated him to the secrets of the djembe. Keïta was educated in the traditions of his village, learning the history and music of the Malinke people. At the age of twelve, he became a member of the first regional federal ballet of Siguiri after Balanka Sidiki, a recruiter for the group, came to Balandugu looking for performers.
This recording was made at Keita home, San Diego in 2007.

[@kumbakumba794]

The Best djembé folla(s) in the world are from guinea conakry.the best of the Best the djembé folla it's mamady keita.thank you mamady Keita.

[@murielkouyate3378]

My Master Mamady Keita! beaucoup de respect pour toi!

[@Leelipus]

Pareil ! Même si je ne l'ai croisé qu'à la fin des années 90 à Bruxelles quand j'avais 12-13 ans :D C'est gravé en moi !

[@haygwynn]

This is really one of the best video expressions of Mamady's playing and the nuance he has always brought to the voice of his drum. All the sounds are here, including lots of his signature "third slap," one of the most beautiful sounds ever created on a djembe. He'll always be the top in my book. RIP.

[@Fari-100]

Thank you, ancestors 🙏🏿 I hear, and understand. Nothing makes me feel your presence & power like the sound of the djembe....

[@ikoutou5382]

Un GENIE du rythme vraiment. Il est litteralement habité par le Djembé. RIP! Grand Maitre.

[@robertjensen680]

in addition to all of this, his skill as a player is rivaled by his skill as a teacher. i have had the privilege of attending several of his workshops. he is truly a master.

[@kumbakumba794]

I'm so proud of our beautiful madingo or malinke or mandenka rythm precisely with sir may Keita descendent of the emperor of Mali and emperor of djembé in the galaxy.

[@antoinoparker4331]

RIP May God accept all your prayer

[@alexlesoul4517]

Au calme, merci pour tout!🥰

[@dariogonzalez233]

Extraordinary concert of Drumming, very good rhythm and a notable synchronization. Mamady Keïta is one of the percussionist of African drumms most expert and recognized to level internationall. He has acted in diverse capitals of the world as cultural representative of his country.

[@Leelipus]

Nothing to say.... the greatest. When you reach this purity and accuracy in such a perfect dosage, it's the sound of life and infinity. Thx mister Keita, for all ! :-)

[@skimanization]

He's a cool giant who takes his own time, not rushing anything. A real Djembefola!!!

[@nelsonesacerbi1558]

genioo!!que ritmo por favorr despues de escuchar estoo no hay mejor percusion😍increiblemente hermosooo

[@clintockmaconaghie3763]

FANTASTIC THANK YOU

[@marciobrasilpercussionista7169]

King ❤️

[@nibertgassion2859]

C'est tout simplement génial!

[@karunakarpradhan9555]

That's It! end's all the Djembe Drum Quest. Talented Artist...!

[@serafinovitale7195]

Wooooooooooooow che fenomeno 🔝👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@imalamboman12]

Lecoule

[@JeanMarcLejong230966]

Mamady Keita, un maitre !!!

[@kumbakumba794]

The world djembé is from Mandingo language and the Mandingos are the best djembé players or djembé folla s.

[@juangonz7875]

wow.... what a beast !!! love it.....

[@brut4flor]

lindão

[@allumemaflamme]

Wow ! Impressionnant et inspirant ! Bravo !

[@gentlemood]

He's awesome!

[@VitBog]

Великолепно 👍

[@danyealthomas9518]

truely the best there will ever be

[@casatranquila9529]

Mamady 🎵 >> Le Maitre 🙏

[@navyflyer7465]

June 20th 2021 rest in peace Mamady Keita

[@teresaafonso1]

Muito bonito!

[@nokiaamu]

offs are its best

[@clairetbruno918]

2022

[@jeanmarieivoula2041]

super

[@nextgenfreerunning9298]

i lerned from one of his studints

[@galihnagaseno6125]

toro ryhthm...

[@sambamachineryrecords6498]

VIVA LA PERCUSSIO'N ............

[@nstv23]

2024

[@DrCrabfingers]

Master.

[@DrCrabfingers]

This is so wonderful. We miss you Mamady.......you have left a hole in space and time.....our sadness is a token of our love for you. Thank you for everything you have done.

[@Sagedreamz4u]

Where is he from and currently resides would love for him to come to Atlanta

[@1shaq13]

He really good.... I just wish shomari would get back into it

[@essencesnowden2946]

Lol. This man's facial expressions are too funny!

[@djembeweaver]

Kanika Shani He is originally from Guinea Conakry but lives in the USA somewhere now. Not sure where.

[@clairetbruno918]

2023

[@clairetbruno918]

2023

[@miszczuskc]

najlepiej

[@stephne8115]

What's tittle piece ? Pls

[@selfhealcenter8503]

It’s Lekuke