the

Film

“King of Djembe” tells the story of Famoudou Konate, a great master of African music and culture, who, after a long international career, returns to his homeland, in the Republic of Guinea. The film follows the surroundings of the party marking his 80th birthday and Famoudou's reunion with other great masters and friends. Famoudou is one of those responsible for spreading Djembe and Mandeng culture throughout the world, and was a central element in the history of the African Ballets, an important cultural, social and political event for the Pan African movement and the independence of the countries of the continent.

Welcome!

The Project

King Of Djembe – is a project to celebrate the 80 years of life of the great master of musician and culture, Famoudou Konate. Together with his sons: Fode Konate, Diarra Konate and Billy Konate, Famoudou recorded these special video lessons, to transmit to the world his mastery in teaching Mandeng culture.
6 rhythms were recorded, 1 for each master and 2 rhythms with the Konate family all together, in addition to 3 bonus rhythms!
For each rhythm, the playing of each instrument is taught separately; all playing together; and an explanation speech.
The entire recording was made in Sangbarala, Guinea, on the banks of the Djoliba River, the birthplace of Famoudou Konate.
Soon we will also have a documentary with Famoudou Konate and his family, talking about his life and career in his 80s!

masters and rhythms

Billy Konate - Djene

Fode Konate - Soliba

Famoudou Konate - Sembe Sembe Iriba

Diarra Konate - Banan Körö

Konate Family - Ambila Wo

Konate Family - Könöwoulen 2

Famoudou Konate - Sankaranba

Fode Konate - Mendiani

Famoudou Konate - Djagba