Discover the music and culture of West Africa in this beautifully-crafted account of an artist’s adventures in the Niger River valley.
Now available in e-book formats for all devices.
Hi! I’m Dave, and I’m an author, artist, musician, and flute maker.
I strive to make art, music, and stories that inspire people to look deeper into the importance of both biological and cultural diversity, and to see that a more beautiful, healthful world is possible.
Read more about me here, or find out what I’m working on right now.
The new illustrated book by Dave Kobrenski, now available! More than 30 new artworks and travel writings from West Africa.
Newly revised 2nd Edition of the popular book, with 50+ pages of full-color illustrations and rhythm notations.
Fula flute, balafon, djembé, and ngoni come together in this joyful musical romp through the highlands of West Africa.
Drawings and Paintings celebrating cultural diversity by Dave Kobrenski, based on travels to Guinea, West Africa living with the Malinké people of the Niger River Valley.
Drawing on Culture: West Africa is the first in a series of artworks by Dave Kobrenski that explore various cultures from around the world, based on travels in those places.
Musical compositions, recordings, and performances with multi-instrumentalist Dave Kobrenski. Projects such as: Afroflute, Donkilo! Afro Jazz, and Landaya Ensemble.
In the wild places on Earth, we find reminders of our own roots. In this series of art, I celebrate the sacred nature of the beings with whom we share this planet.
An ongoing journal of my studies of the human figure. Drawings and paintings in charcoal, pencil, conté, watercolor, gouache, and more.