Introduction

Founder / President, Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy

Mamady Keïta is a grand master of the djembe and one of the world’s most well-known and respected djembefolas. (Djembefola is the Malinké word for “djembe player”. It literally means “one who plays the djembe.”)

A grandmaster of the djembe and a legendary figure considered by peers and students worldwide, Mamady was also regarded as the djembe ambassador to the world because of his reach to every part of the globe and his award winning documentary ‘Djembefola’ which transpire the djembe into an instrument that is seen in every musical context today.

MK Mausoleum Project

Honour Mamady’s legacy by supporting the MK Mausoleum Project and the medical centre that he built for his village Balandougou, which is situated beside his burial ground.

100% of the fees will be contributed to this fund.

Simply PayPal to association.balandou@gmail.com

This fund is managed by Mamady’s eldest – Abdoulaye Keïta – who oversees the continuation of the medical centre in the village, as well as the upkeep of the surroundings around Mamady’s burial ground.