Master drummer Adama Dramé, born in 1954 in Burkina Faso, is a 6th-generati… Read Full Bio ↴Master 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 age of 12. Along with his performing and recording duties, Dramé is a djembe instructor and artistic leader of Ballet Foliba. (Excerpted / Paraphrased from: Heather Phares, All Music Guide)
The Malinké people, whose kingdom was established in 1213, extended their power from Guinea to Algeria as far as Gao on the river Niger. Their homeland was situated in the mountainous country west of Bamako, Mali. The Malinkés created one of the richest musical traditions in Africa. (Paraphrased from discographical notes on the Mondomix website)
The Malinké people, whose kingdom was established in 1213, extended their power from Guinea to Algeria as far as Gao on the river Niger. Their homeland was situated in the mountainous country west of Bamako, Mali. The Malinkés created one of the richest musical traditions in Africa. (Paraphrased from discographical notes on the Mondomix website)
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numofan
Adama is an *amazing* musician. He has chops, he has fire - and tremendous musicality. To me, he is the best.... and by far, the most subtle in drawing sound from the skin.
numofan
Adama has it all - chops, spirit, and musicality. He is the most subtle (I think) in drawing sounds from the skin and working with tonal colors. Definitely my favorite!
Ruwi Iss
@TheParoslover We note the colonialist Arabic influence, religious, cultural and political, on African peoples. Some, like Adama, maintains a pure African style. Read "Allah is not obliged" Ahmadou Kourouma.