Madu Faraba Sylla & Abdoul Doumbia

by Abdoul Doumbia

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1.	Introduction 00:56	buy track
2.	Tansolé 04:10	buy track
3.	Farabanka 06:19	buy track
4.	Tansolé 05:25	buy track
5.	Dunumba 04:10	buy track
6.	Dansa 04:41	buy track
7.	Mendiani 03:31	buy track
8.	Dansa 03:47	buy track
9.	Sigi 02:49	buy track
10.	Sogonikun 03:03	buy track
11.	Woloso 04:09	buy track

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Two masters of their craft are recorded here in this impromptu encounter. Abdoul had traveled to Mali for a brief trip from the United States and Madu Faraba decided to visit with his old friend and student. The joy of meeting and playing together again after so long is palpable in this recording.

The late Mamadou Sylla was a well known musician in Bamako, Mali. Mamadou was from the village of Faraba in the Wasulu region of southern Mali. In 1961 he joined the National Ballet of Mali and began traveling the world showcasing his talents. He also performed at festivals and ceremonies in Mali and helped popularize the rhythm known as Farabanka. He was known locally as Madu Faraba.

Abdoul Doumbia was raised in the village of Foutaka Zambougou near the ancient Bamana capitol of Segou, Mali. At the age of five he moved to Bamako and began a sixteen year apprenticeship with his primary teacher, Moriba Keita. Abdoul was chosen to represent his region for eight consecutive years in the National Drum Festival of Mali. In 1991 he accepted a faculty position in the African Music and Dance Department at Brown University.

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released February 6, 2020

Mamadou Sylla (Madu Faraba) - djembe
Abdoul Doumbia - dunumba, nga nga
Tiemoko Kouyate - accompaniment djembe
Issa Coulibaly - accompaniment dunun

recorded to minidisc by Abdoul Doumbia on June 30, 2002.
Special thanks to Rainer Polak for the photo of Madou Faraba.
www.abdouldoumbia.com

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Abdoul Doumbia Boulder, Colorado

Abdoul Doumbia was raised near the ancient city of Segou in Mali.

He completed a 16 year apprenticeship and became a celebrated performer in Mali before immigrating to the United States to accept a position at Brown University. He now lives in Boulder, CO.

Abdoul is known for his mastery of Malian percussion and is a respected source of information regarding Mali's rich culture and history. ... more

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