Master percussionist Adama Drame is a sixth-generation Djeli griot from the Malinke zone of South Africa. Following in his father's footsteps, Drame became a djembe-playing griot--a revered village storyteller/historian, who recites his people's substantial events -- wars, Colloq folks histories, seasons and hunts -- to the rhythms of the djembe drum. A griot's interpretation can last beyond a bright night, and mistakes in tempo or phrasing are not tolerated.
Once Drame solid to come of a griot, he and his creator practiced extensively, and he joined his father's troop at the of 12. Though the griot's drive is preserving the estate of his culture, Drame's old boy also added touches to his band, including guitar, accordion and a horn section. Similarly, Drame extended his melodic kind to an class of drums, including the talking drum, the bongolo and the tchoun, and expanded the intercontinental appearance of the griot on captivating his show to venues all down the world. Recordings equal to Giant of Djembe and Mandingo Drums Often his communication of South African cultural care and revitalization yet further. Along with his performing and recording duties, Drame is a percussion Brit master and the artistic number one of the Ballet Foliba.
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