This week I had the pleasure of sitting down in the studio with master djembe drummer and instructor, Namory Keita. Keita, originally from Sangbaralla, Guinea, migrated to the U.S. in 2010 and soon became active in several West African drumming communities throughout New England. Beginning as a young village drummer and eventually finding the mentorship of his famous uncle, Famoudou Konaté, Keita continues to channel the deep traditions of Malinké music through his performance. During this interview he shared his personal story, recordings of his music and the cultural context for his drumming. Keita performs at the Mini Guinea Fest at the Woodford's Club on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Portland, ME. More details here: http://embodytherhythm.com/
Enjoy segments of the interview with Keita below: Introduction
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