Master drummer Sayon Camara* from Guinea, West Africa, joins forces with multi-instrumentalists Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck for spellbinding performances of traditional Malinké music.
Known collectively as Landaya, this powerhouse trio draws from the traditions of Sayon’s village, weaving intricate rhythms on the djembé and dunun drums with ancient melodies. Kobrenski and Ellerbeck accompany Sayon’s joyous singing on instruments like the Fula flute, kamale ngoni (10-string harp) and bolon (4-string bass harp). The performance is further enhanced by Sayon’s storytelling, providing rich cultural context.
Prepare for an immersive and unforgettable journey into the heart of West African music with Sayon Camara and Landaya.
Upcoming Events
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England. Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Join master drummer from West Africa, Sayon Camara, with Landaya Ensemble (Dave Kobrenski, Grant Ellerbeck, John Marlowe) for a special evening of West African music. This will be Sayon's last performance before he moves back to his homeland of Guinea, West Africa. Includes a special student performance. Event is open to the public.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Master djembefola, Sayon Camara, from Guinea, West Africa, joins forces with multi-instrumentalists Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck for a spellbinding performance of Malinké music. Known collectively as Landaya, this powerhouse trio draws from the traditions of Sayon’s village, weaving intricate rhythms on the djembé and dunun drums with ancient melodies.
Congress Square Park
Sayon Camara & Landaya
Portland, ME
Time: 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
The Landaya Trio* returns for an evening of West African music at The Loft at Hermit Woods! Experience an evening of exceptional music, delicious food, and fine wine in an intimate and relaxed setting.
*Due to illness, Sayon Camara will be unable to perform on July 10. However, we are very excited to announce that the Landaya trio will be joined by Namory Keita, an international performing artist and master djembé player from the village of Sangbarala, Guinea, in West Africa.
Hermit Woods Winery
Landaya Trio featuring Namory Keita
Meredith, NH
Time: 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Special Juneteenth celebration and performance with master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea, West Africa!
Central Square in Downtown Keene
Juneteenth with Sayon Camara
Keene, NH
Time: 5:15 pm
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
The Arts Council of Tamworth will be hosting a live musical performance by West African musical trio Sayon Camara and LANDAYA on Friday, April 11th at 7 p.m. at Runnells Hall in Chocorua. Tickets are required as space will be limited, and are offered on a sliding scale basis here.
Runnells Hall
Sayon Camara & Landaya
Chocorua, NH
Time: 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
**Mark your calendars - exact time and location TBA.** West African djembé master Sayon Camara joins forces with Landaya (Dave Kobrenski, Grant Ellerbeck) for a formidable display of virtuosity and style, showcasing the traditional music of the Malinké people of Guinea.
Laconia Multicultural Festival
Laconia Multicultural Festival
Laconia, NH
Time: 1:00 pm
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea, West Africa, joins forces with multi-instrumentalists Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck to bring you a spellbinding evening of traditional Malinké music.
Known collectively as Landaya, this powerhouse trio draws from the traditions of Sayon’s village, weaving intricate rhythms on the djembé and dunun drums with ancient melodies. Kobrenski and Ellerbeck accompany Sayon’s joyous singing on melodic instruments like the Fula flute, kamale ngoni (10-string harp) and bolon (4-string bass harp). The performance is further enhanced by Sayon’s storytelling, providing rich cultural context.
Hermit Woods Winery
Sayon Camara & Landaya Trio
Meredith, NH
Time: 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Join master _djembefola_ **Sayon Camara** from Guinea and members of Landaya Ensemble for an energizing evening of traditional West African music.
Featuring Dave Kobrenski (_djembé, Fula flute_) and Grant Ellerbeck (_dunun drums, bolon_)
Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH
Time: 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Join master _djembefola_ **Sayon Camara** from Guinea and members of Landaya Ensemble for an energizing evening of traditional West African music.
Featuring Dave Kobrenski (_djembé, Fula flute_) and Grant Ellerbeck (_dunun drums, bolon_)
North Chapel UU Church
Woodstock, VT
Time: 7:00 pm
Friday, November 3, 2023
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Join master _djembefola_ **Sayon Camara** from Guinea and members of Landaya Ensemble for an energizing evening of traditional West African music.
Featuring Dave Kobrenski (_djembé, Fula flute_) and Grant Ellerbeck (_dunun drums, bolon_)
West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts
Claremont, NH
Time: 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
For more than a decade, master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea and his group, *Landaya*, have brought the traditional music of West Africa to audiences throughout New England.
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio
Join Sayon Camara and friends for a participatory drumming performance in Castonguay Square! Sayon Camara is a cultural ambassador for his people, the Malinke of the Sankaran region of Guinea. Sayon is joined by Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck. Together they will bring you to the heart of Sayon’s culture through drumming, fula flute, bolon, song, dance, and story.
Waterville Creates
Workshop and performance
Waterville, ME
Time: 3:00 pm
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Sayon Camara and Dave Kobrenski on djembé
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Grant Ellerbeck, dununfola
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Sayon Camara, djembéfola from Guinea, West Africa