Mamady Keita & Famoudou Konate solo - Grand Master Tour 2011

The Grandmasters of the Mandeng at play!
At the end of an amazing two weeks of workshops, the Masters gave us a gift by doing this demonstration, what a wonderful treat and inspiration!
Thank you Mamady for giving me permission to post this clip on KZbin.
Two Master Teachers - Ambassadors of Music, Culture, Joy and Peace. Few have done more to spread the music and unifying message of the djembe throughout the world!
Famoudou Konate', a world-renowned virtuoso of the djembe and its orchestra. One of only a handful of initiated Masters of the Malinké drumming tradition, from Hamanah, the birthplace of the Dunumba family of rhythms.
Mamady Keita, an initiated Master whose mission has helped bring the djembe to every continent, making it a global instrument. Founder of Tam Tam Mandingue, the only international school of West African percussion.

[@m.taylor6808]

This was an unprecedented experience. This was the first time in my life and long years of study with both of these Grand Babas that I got to hang with, learn from, play with Mamady and Famoudou in the same day, in the same place, every day! Truly a gift! Thank you Mamady for wearing a Tam Tam Mandingue-Chicago tshirt :)

[@michaelpluznick]

Simply fantastic! Two of my favorites. Thanks for posting!!! :)

[@Nebrox]

Two Grandmasters having fun on djembe. I love how Mamady plays little phrases that are short but very difficult to imitate. He knows just what to play to confuse Famoudou. Great video.

[@priceta992]

I attended the Dallas portion of the Grandmaster Tour and this video very well captures its spirit. Never have I experienced such a deeper sense of community and brother/sisterhood. Famoudou and Mamady answered all the questions peppered at them, delivered spectacular performances and unsurpassed instruction. I would give up food for this, it nourished my soul. By the way, Famoudou is not confused, he's fun-loving! Loves a good joke!

[@dzigit2008]

The Grandmasters !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LvJols]

Los papás de los pollitos juntos, una vez más, se ve que se llevan muy bien.

[@amarpercussion6441]

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