Mamadou Sidibe with Charles Dithrich

Sublime vibes on West African strings by master kamale ngoni player Mamadou Sidibe & his long time collaborator Charles Dithrich. come chill
About this Event

An Evening of West African strings.Master kamale ngoni player, Mamadou Sidibe is from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa. Thirty years ago Mamadou played a groundbreaking role in transforming the music of this region from its origins in hunters' sacred melodies--played on six string donso ngoni (hunter's harps)-- to a music of philosophical observations, politics and daily life.
Mamadou was one of the first to expand the instrument's range with two extra strings, creating the popular kamale ngoni. He has recently enhanced the kamale ngoni even further, by creating 10, 12, and 14 string kamale ngoni. Mamadou, with artists Coumba Sidibe, Oumou Sangare and Ramatu Diakite, spread the new sounds through recordings and performances in Europe, Africa and the United States. Not only is Mamadou a master of the kamale ngoni, he is accomplished on several other African instruments as well.Charles and Mamadou have been collaborating musically for over a decade.$26 Admission includes fine tea.