DRUMS AND MALIAN MUDCLOTH imported by Abdoul Doumbia These are representative of the instruments and mudcloths which Abdoul imports. All are selected for high quality by Abdoul and his associates in Mali. Many of the drums are skinned by Abdoul, and other styles are available. To REQUEST INFO or ask a question Click Here or call Abdoul at 303-775-7797 Learn about the MALI ASSISTANCE PROJECT (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Also please check out the MALI ASSISTANCE PROJECT 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 and 2 sons. Abdoul teaches and performs regularly across the United States, and also organizes CULTURAL TOURS of MALI on a regular basis.