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.
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Sayon Camara and Dave Kobrenski on djembé
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Grant Ellerbeck, dununfola
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left to right: Sayon, Grant, Dave
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Sayon Camara, djembéfola from Guinea, West Africa