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ABDOUL DOUMBIA
Master Drummer from Mali
| Abdoul Doumbia was born and raised in Mali, immersed in the ancient musical and cultural traditions of this West African nation. He was called to the drum at the age of 5 and completed a 16-year apprenticeship under Master Drummer Moriba Keita. Abdoul worked with a number of professional dance/drum companies in Mali, including serving as lead drummer for the renowned traditional drumming and dance troupe, Babemba, for 9 years. He was also chosen as the representative of his region for 8 consecutive years for the National Drum Festival of Mali. Abdoul was brought to the United States in 1991 by Brown University. He moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1998 where he lives with his wife Katrina and 2 sons. Abdoul teaches and performs regularly across the United States, and also organizes CULTURAL TOURS to MALI on a regular basis. |
| Click below for info about Cultural Tours to Mali Class Schedule - Boulder, CO Drums and Malian Mudcloth The Mali Assistance Project |
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Mandeng Tunya Featuring Aboul Doumbia (djembe, vocals), Morikeba Kouyate (kora, lead vocals), Karamba Dambakate (balaphone), and Joh Camara (n'nanga, djun djuns, vocals). M'fake translates as "our father's work". The band chose this name to acknowledge their commitment to the traditions of their ancestors. Price $14.00 ORDERING INFO |
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Abdoul's Solo CD All instruments on this album are played by Abdoul Doumbia. The tracks include a variety of Malian Traditional drumming rhythms arranged by Abdoul, including Dansa, Cou-Cou, Didadi, Madan, Goumnbe, Tandro, Sounou, Dogon, Maraka, Somono, Ferabanka, and Dou-nou-ba. Price $14.00 ORDERING INFO |
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