Kassemady is from Kela, where one of Mali's most famous Diabate family live; they are attached to the keita nobles from Kangaba. The song Kassemady is singing here is entitled: Bani, dedicated to Sanungwe Guimba Keita, a reknown and fierce ruler from Kangaba at the beginning of the 20th century (if I'm right). Kassemady and Toumani are definitely not from the same Diabate branch, but bearing the same family name, they are able to say: an be kelen, meaning 'we are one'.
@ngoniba Guess I should have figured that out. The man on the talking drum would probably not get high billing. So, are all three Diabates related? Seems to be a very talented family.
@leftysergeant Diabate, just like Kouyate and most Mande sir-names, is more of a clan name than a family name. But Toumani and Sidiki are cousins, but I'm not sure about Kassy.
Kassemady is from Kela, where one of Mali's most famous Diabate family live; they are attached to the keita nobles from Kangaba. The song Kassemady is singing here is entitled: Bani, dedicated to Sanungwe Guimba Keita, a reknown and fierce ruler from Kangaba at the beginning of the 20th century (if I'm right). Kassemady and Toumani are definitely not from the same Diabate branch, but bearing the same family name, they are able to say: an be kelen, meaning 'we are one'.
OrBlanc77 2 months ago
@OrBlanc77
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ngoniba 2 months ago
I would like to know what is the story he is singing about please
GeorgeHowell 5 months ago
Very enjoyable performance. Just wondering who the man is on the second kora.
leftysergeant 1 year ago
@leftysergeant
Second kora is,Mamadou Sidiki Diabate dit "Madou FITINI"
ngoniba 1 year ago
@ngoniba Guess I should have figured that out. The man on the talking drum would probably not get high billing. So, are all three Diabates related? Seems to be a very talented family.
leftysergeant 1 year ago
@leftysergeant Diabate, just like Kouyate and most Mande sir-names, is more of a clan name than a family name. But Toumani and Sidiki are cousins, but I'm not sure about Kassy.
iArsalan 4 months ago