MOHAMED BANGOURA / BANGOURAKE (Guinea) in Prague

 

He is described in Guinea as the man with “Hands of Fire”, “the Lion of Matam”, already regarded by many connoisseurs as one of the best amongst the Master Drummers of this world. His life totally dedicated to the music and his traditions, mesmerizing audiences with his out of this world skills, talent, power and virtuosity. Bangouraké is a true master through initiation and ability.

 

Since Mohamed was born, he has been known as Bangouraké, which means "Bangoura Man". In guinea he is known by this name. Bangourake was born in a Griot family. It is Griot tradition to carry the African traditional culture through music and song and to tell and pass on the stories of Africa. Playing music, singing and dancing is part of Griot life. Bangourake is proud of his heritage and his responsibilities as a Griot. He hopes to carry his tradition and music through his life and share it with people all around the world. 

 

 

Mohamed Bangoura live at Dunumba in his native Guinee ( the older man who pays the artists at the end of the video is probably the most famous african drummer Mamady Keita )

 

Bangouraké is now based in Sydney and holds regular classes and workshops in Drum and Dance. He teaches, performs and founded the organisation "Djembe Kan" actively promoting Guinean Culture and Music throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan. Bangourake has there fore appointed djembe instructors to teach the traditional rhythms as played in Guinea. He also takes students back to Guinea every year to study traditional drum and dance as an introduction to Guinean culture.

 

More info:  www.djembekan.net ... the official webpage of Mohamed Bangoura

 

In Prague, Mohamad Bangoura will also lead a Workshop of African dance longside Vitor Tavares Mendes and Bijou Camara . Workshop is organized by Africky Dum and supported by Afrobailar Prague Festival

 

 

There is one more video I would like to share with you. Lot of people think tha Guinee is known and good only in traditional and perkussinmusic. This hot coupe decale guineen video proves that also the modern music from Guinee can be hot! ;)