people: Adama Coulibaly

  • Madan : Adama Coulibaly

    Madan : Adama Coulibaly

    Exceptionally melodic playing in this video by djembefola Adama Coulibaly in Kangaba, Mali, south of Bamako. Adama leaves a good amount of space in his soloing to let the simple accompaniment and dundun playing come through. Toward the end of the video, the dance starts to heat up, leading into what’s called “Mana Mani” in […]

  • Mendiani : Adama Coulibaly

    Mendiani : Adama Coulibaly

    If you haven’t seen this yet, watch it now! Adama plays an awesome rendition of Mendiani in Kangaba, Mali. We like this video because: Kangaba is in the heart of Mande. This video shows a “Mali version” of Mendiani, smack dab in its native habitat. Adama is obviously very comfortable with Mendiani. It’s great to see […]

  • Mendiani : Adama Coulibaly

    Mendiani : Adama Coulibaly

    Adama Coulibaly has some fun with Mendiani in Kangaba. His student plays accompaniment. In this video, Bala plays an interesting dundun variation that is unique. Has anyone heard it anywhere before? Key Moments: 2:05 – The dancing guy gets so inspired, that he reaches for a nearby kid, who he then starts tossing around.  

  • Madan, Wurukutu : Adama Coulibaly

    Madan, Wurukutu : Adama Coulibaly

  • Madan Rapide (Mana Mani) : Adama Coulibaly

    Madan Rapide (Mana Mani) : Adama Coulibaly